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

• Main Authors: Maha El Tantawi (Author), Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan (Author), Olakunle Oginni (Author), Abiola Adetokunbo Adeniyi (Author), Boladale Mapayi (Author), Randa Yassin (Author), Nneka M. Chukwumah (Author), Nadia A. Sam-Agudu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...