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Evaluation of the oral dental health status of the Romani community in Turkey

Türkiye'deki Roman toplumunun ağız diş sağlığı durumunun değerlendirilmesi

Pages
1222–1229
Publication Date
2021-09-30
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Conclusion: Within the limitation of the study; It is thought that oral-dental health knowledge levels and oral hygiene habits should be increased in Romani individuals.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the oral and dental health levels of individuals of a specific ethnic origin (Romani) living in Turkey and investigate its effects on quality of life.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in Adana (Yüreğir) between October 2018 and July 2019.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: Within the limitation of the study; It is thought that oral-dental health knowledge levels and oral hygiene habits should be increased in Romani individuals.
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⚙️Variables:Ağız ve diş sağlığı · yaşam kalitesi · etnik köken.

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Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the oral and dental health levels of individuals of a specific ethnic origin (Romani) living in Turkey and investigate its effects on quality of life. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in Adana (Yüreğir) between October 2018 and July 2019. Data were collected from 183 Romani individuals using face-to-face interview technique, an introductory information form, a form evaluating oral hygiene habits, and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) -14 scale. The number of dental caries, the number of missing teeth, and periodontal health levels, halitosis, and toothbrushing habits were evaluated by performing intraoral examinations of the participants. Results: The OHIP-14 score of the individuals participating in the study showed a statistically significant change according to the number of missing teeth, the number of dental caries teeth, and brushing habits. Accordingly, the OHIP-14 score was observed higher in individuals with extracted teeth and decay in teeth. No statistically significant correlation was found between periodontal parameters and OHIP-14 scores. Conclusion: Within the limitation of the study; It is thought that oral-dental health knowledge levels and oral hygiene habits should be increased in Romani individuals.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, Türkiye'de yaşayan belirli bir etnik kökene sahip (Roman) bireylerin ağız ve diş sağlığı düzeylerini belirlemek ve ağız-diş sağlığının bireylerin yaşam kalitesine etkisini araştırmak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma, Ekim 2018-Temmuz 2019 tarihleri arasında Adana (Yüreğir) ilinde yürütülmüştür. 183 roman bireyden, yüz yüze görüşme tekniğiyle, tanıtıcı bilgi formu, ağız hijyen alışkanlıklarını değerlendiren form ve Ağız Sağlığı Etki Profili (OHIP) -14 ölçeği kullanılarak veriler toplanmıştır. Katılımcıların ağız içi muayeneleri yapılarak; eksik, çürük diş sayıları, periodontal sağlık düzeyleri, ağız kokusu şikâyetleri ve fırçalama alışkanlıkları değerlendirildi.. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin OHIP-14 puanı eksik diş sayısına, dişlerdeki çürük sayısına ve fırçalama alışkanlığına göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir değişim göstermiştir. Buna göre eksik ve çürük dişleri olan bireylerde OHIP-14 skoru daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Periodontal parametreler ile OHIP-14 skorları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir korelasyon bulunamamıştır. Sonuç: Çalışmanın sınırları dahilinde; Roman bireylerde ağız- diş sağlığı bilgi düzeylerinin ve ağız hijyen alışkanlıklarının arttırılması gerektiği düşünülmektedir.

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KOÇAK, E., ALKAYA, B. (2021). Evaluation of the oral dental health status of the Romani community in Turkey. Cukurova Medical Journal, Cilt: 46 - Sayı: 3, 1222–1229. https://ajindex.com/articles/420816

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