Condiciones de Salud Oral y Estado Protésico de la Población Adulta Mayor Atendida en la Red Hospitalaria Pública de Medellín (Colombia)

Type Journal Article - International journal of odontostomatology
Title Condiciones de Salud Oral y Estado Protésico de la Población Adulta Mayor Atendida en la Red Hospitalaria Pública de Medellín (Colombia)
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Volume 10
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 161-171
URL http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?pid=S0718-381X2016000100024&script=sci_arttext
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze oral health conditions and prosthetic status in elderly population assisted by the public hospital network in Medellin (Colombia). A cross sectional study was conducted by means a two-stage sampling in hospital units and health centers attached to this network. 342 adults aged 65 and over (58.2 % women) participated and the information was collected through survey and clinical examination. Variables: Sociodemographic: age, sex, socioeconomic status, educational level, place of residence, social support (Duke-11). Oral Health: Self-perceived Oral health, presence of oral problems in the last month. Clinical indicators: DFMT Index, present teeth, state of dentures, oral mucosa problems.

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