The CORRELATION OF ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AND GINGIVAL STATUS AMONG ELDERLY IN YOGYAKARTA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors

  • Budi Rodestawati Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
  • Christia Aye Waindy Vega Dental Biomedical Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
  • Bekti Nur'aini Dental Biomedical Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
  • Elastria Widita Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21460/bikdw.v9i1.919

Keywords:

elderly, oral health literacy, gingival status

Abstract

Background: The aging population is growing faster in several countries around the world, including Indonesia. Oral health literacy as a personal-behavioral component has been studied and is regarded an important determinant of health as well as a causative factor for oral health disorders, which are subsequently thought to have an impact on oral health-related quality of life. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between oral health literacy and oral health status among elderly in Yogyakarta. Method: This cross-sectional study included 193 respondents aged ?60 years in Yogyakarta City. The data collection was done using interviewer-administered questionnaires (socio-demography data, health history, health behavior, and oral health literacy) and clinical examination. The Modified Gingival Index is used to determine gingival health status during a clinical examination of the oral cavity. Result: The results of this study indicated that there was a significant relationship between oral health literacy and Modified Gingival Index (p=0.01). Understanding participants' oral health literacy levels was critical for developing successful health education materials and intervention programs that enhance oral health. Conclusion: Elderly people with higher oral health literacy have better oral health outcomes.

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2024-08-28

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): BERKALA ILMIAH KEDOKTERAN DUTA WACANA

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