Prevalência de cárie dentaria e fatores associados em escolares do Distrito de Serra Grande, Valença, Bahia: um estudo transversal, 2023
Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among schoolchildren in the District of Serra Grande, Valença, Bahia: a cross-sectional study, 2023
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https://doi.org/10.13102/rscdauefs.v15i3.11997Keywords:
Epidemiology, Students, Health Planning, Dental Caries, Oral HealthAbstract
This study aimed to describe the prevalence of dental caries and its associated factors among schoolchildren in the District of Serra Grande, Valença, Bahia, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with students grouped into three age categories: 5–8 years (G1), 9–11 years (G2), and 12–15 years (G3). Clinical assessment was performed using the dmft and DMFT indices to measure caries experience in primary and permanent dentitions. Sociodemographic, economic, and behavioral data were obtained through questionnaires completed by parents or guardians. A total of 320 schoolchildren participated. The prevalence of caries in primary dentition was 65.4% in G1 and 44.5% in G2, with mean dmft scores of 2.56 and 1.23, respectively. In permanent dentition, prevalence was 23.8% in G2 and 56.3% in G3, with mean DMFT scores of 0.39 and 1.77. Caries occurrence was significantly associated with Black skin color, low household income, enrollment in the Bolsa Família cash transfer program, public school attendance, poor oral hygiene, and residence outside the district center (p-value<0.05). In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries was high and associated with social and behavioral determinants. These findings highlight oral health inequalities and provide evidence to inform the planning of public health policies and comprehensive school-based oral health programs.
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