Linear and non-linear associations of depressive symptoms with oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among rural older adults in China: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Wenwen Cao (Author), Chenglin Cao (Author), Ying Guo (Author), Zixuan Hong (Author), Xin Zheng (Author), Bohua Ren (Author), Zhi Hu (Author), Ren Chen (Author), Zhongliang Bai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Depression affects the oral health of older adults; however, little is known about its impact on oral health among rural older adults in developing countries, which warrants further research. Taking China as an example, there is a large population base of rural older adults suffe...