Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western Iran
Objective: The aim of this study to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in the elderly living in nursing homes in western Iran (Kermanshah). Background: This study was conducted in the elderly living in nursing homes in Kermanshah, western Iran. Materials and methods: This descriptive s...
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doaj-002aba1fa75e4abca9e761435ba1abe82021-06-25T04:48:27ZengElsevierClinical Epidemiology and Global Health2213-39842021-07-0111100749Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western IranNeda Omidpanah0Fateme Mohamadinejad1Roya Safari faramani2Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Corresponding author. Dental school, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, shariati, 6713954658, Iran.School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IranDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, IranObjective: The aim of this study to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in the elderly living in nursing homes in western Iran (Kermanshah). Background: This study was conducted in the elderly living in nursing homes in Kermanshah, western Iran. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was performed on 598 elderly people who lived in nursing home. Medical history, medication and demographic information were collected from the participants’ medical records. This was performed through interview and examination to the instruction explained WHO. Results: A total of 598 elderly, 253 men and 345 women, were examined. Of all the elderly, 101 (16.9%) were smokers and 248 (41.5%) had dentures. The overall prevalence of lesions in the elderly was 52.5%. The most prevalent lesions in the population were xerostomia (37.6%), sublingual varicosity (25.8%), candidiasis (5%), and red and white lesions (4.7%). The most common systemic conditions in the population were hypertension (20.1%), depression (14.2%), and diabetes (6.2%). The elderly with hypertension were 1.743 times more likely to have oral lesions (Odds Ratio = 1.7; confidence interval = 1.15–2.63). Conclusion: Considering the observed oral manifestations and also the nature of aging and its consequent systemic conditions and the side effects of medications and other treatments, the elderly require carefully planned oral and dental health monitoring and care services with special consideration of their conditions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398421000531ElderlyNursing homeOral lesions |
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Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western Iran |
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Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western Iran |
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Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western Iran |
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Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western Iran |
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Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western Iran |
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prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in nursing homes elderly people in western iran |
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Objective: The aim of this study to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in the elderly living in nursing homes in western Iran (Kermanshah). Background: This study was conducted in the elderly living in nursing homes in Kermanshah, western Iran. Materials and methods: This descriptive study was performed on 598 elderly people who lived in nursing home. Medical history, medication and demographic information were collected from the participants’ medical records. This was performed through interview and examination to the instruction explained WHO. Results: A total of 598 elderly, 253 men and 345 women, were examined. Of all the elderly, 101 (16.9%) were smokers and 248 (41.5%) had dentures. The overall prevalence of lesions in the elderly was 52.5%. The most prevalent lesions in the population were xerostomia (37.6%), sublingual varicosity (25.8%), candidiasis (5%), and red and white lesions (4.7%). The most common systemic conditions in the population were hypertension (20.1%), depression (14.2%), and diabetes (6.2%). The elderly with hypertension were 1.743 times more likely to have oral lesions (Odds Ratio = 1.7; confidence interval = 1.15–2.63). Conclusion: Considering the observed oral manifestations and also the nature of aging and its consequent systemic conditions and the side effects of medications and other treatments, the elderly require carefully planned oral and dental health monitoring and care services with special consideration of their conditions. |
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