Association between mental health, caries experience and gingival health of adolescents in sub-urban Nigeria

Association between mental health, caries experience and gingival health of adolescents in sub-urban Nigeria

Abstract Background This study assessed the association of mental health problems and risk indicators of mental health problems with caries experience and moderate/severe gingivitis in adolescents. Methods A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in Osun State, Nigeria. Data collected from 1...

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Main Authors: Maha El Tantawi, Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Olakunle Oginni, Abiola Adetokunbo Adeniyi, Boladale Mapayi, Randa Yassin, Nneka M. Chukwumah, Nadia A. Sam-Agudu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Adolescents
Caries
Gingivitis
Mental health
Oral diseases
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01589-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01589-x

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