Conference abstract
Factors associated with periodontal health status of adult inhabitants of Lanlate community, South-west Nigeria
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2022:13(16).03
Feb 2022.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2022.13.16.876
Archived on: 03 Feb 2022
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Keywords: Gingiva, periodontal disease, periodontal health, rural community
Oral presentation
Factors associated with periodontal health status of adult inhabitants of Lanlate community, South-west Nigeria
Abraham Akinbami1,&, Ademisola Balogun1, Janet Babalola1, Afeez Salami1, Babajide Sokoya1, Folake Barakat Lawal1
1Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
&Corresponding author
Introduction: various factors and social habits have been associated with periodontal diseases; however, sparse information exists about these factors in rural communities in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to assess the factors associated with periodontal health status in a rural area in Oyo state.
Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted in Lanlate among 131 participants aged 18 years and older. Informations on socio-demographic characteristics were obtained using interviewer administered questionnaires. Respondents also had full mouth periodontal examination to assess their gingival health, presence of tooth mobility and periodontal pockets. Data was analysed with SPSS version 23.
Results: the mean age of respondents was 35.1 (±14.2) years; 73.3% were males, 90% were married and 90.8% had never consulted the dentist. The prevalence of periodontal pocketing was 31.3%; 78.6% had gingiva bleeding and 3.8% had mobile tooth/teeth. A higher proportion of those with no formal education (p = 0.003) and smokers (p = 0.01) had mobile tooth. Gingival bleeding was commonest among singles (p = 0.021), and those without prior consultation with the dentist (p = 0.011). Periodontal pocketing was observed more frequently in those aged 64years or older (p = 0.002) and those who had never visited the dentist (p = 0.032)
Conclusion: no prior dental consultation, lack of formal education, being single as well as older age are factors associated with poor periodontal health in this rural community. Oral health promotion programs targeting prevention of periodontal diseases are recommended in rural communities.
Factors associated with periodontal health status of adult inhabitants of Lanlate community, South-west Nigeria
Abraham Akinbami1,&, Ademisola Balogun1, Janet Babalola1, Afeez Salami1, Babajide Sokoya1, Folake Barakat Lawal1
1Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
&Corresponding author
Introduction: various factors and social habits have been associated with periodontal diseases; however, sparse information exists about these factors in rural communities in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to assess the factors associated with periodontal health status in a rural area in Oyo state.
Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted in Lanlate among 131 participants aged 18 years and older. Informations on socio-demographic characteristics were obtained using interviewer administered questionnaires. Respondents also had full mouth periodontal examination to assess their gingival health, presence of tooth mobility and periodontal pockets. Data was analysed with SPSS version 23.
Results: the mean age of respondents was 35.1 (±14.2) years; 73.3% were males, 90% were married and 90.8% had never consulted the dentist. The prevalence of periodontal pocketing was 31.3%; 78.6% had gingiva bleeding and 3.8% had mobile tooth/teeth. A higher proportion of those with no formal education (p = 0.003) and smokers (p = 0.01) had mobile tooth. Gingival bleeding was commonest among singles (p = 0.021), and those without prior consultation with the dentist (p = 0.011). Periodontal pocketing was observed more frequently in those aged 64years or older (p = 0.002) and those who had never visited the dentist (p = 0.032)
Conclusion: no prior dental consultation, lack of formal education, being single as well as older age are factors associated with poor periodontal health in this rural community. Oral health promotion programs targeting prevention of periodontal diseases are recommended in rural communities.
