Low Concern Rate With Oral Health and Associated Factors Among Older Persons: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Ana Flávia Leite Pontes (Author), Juliana dos Santos Feijo (Author), Nathália Prigol Rosalen (Author), Natália Rigon Scalco (Author), Paulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi (Author), Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of concern with oral health and associated factors among older adults. METHODS: Individuals aged ≥60 years were included from the cities Cruz Alta and Veranópolis, Brazil. Oral health examination and a structured questionnaire were applied in 569...