scholarly journals Association of Dental Caries and Anthropometric Measures among Primary School Children

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Wajiha Anzar ◽  
Ambrina Qureshi ◽  
Ashar Afaq ◽  
Hiba F. Kattan ◽  
Basil Almutairi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
School Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Height For Age ◽  
Weight For Age

Aim: This study aimed to investigate an association between dental caries status and anthropometric measures in primary school children. Methods and Materials: An analytical cross-sectional study (n = 376) was conducted among primary school children (age range = 6–9 years) registered in private schools. Non-clinical data was gathered from parents of participating children through a self-administered structured questionnaire as well as from the children through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Clinical data included the examination of dental caries using dmft/DMFT index and anthropometric measures including calculated z-scores of height-for-age (HAZ), weight-for-age (WAZ), BMI-for-age (BAZ), and physical examination. Inferential statistics included Kruskal Wallis and linear regression for univariate and multivariate analysis respectively. Results: The proportion of dental caries in primary and secondary dentition was 67.6% and 8.2% respectively. A significant association was observed between dental caries status and HAZ, WAZ, and BAZ (p < 0.001). An inverse relation was found between low, medium, and high dental caries categories and anthropometric measures. Conclusions: In the primary dentition, dental caries were significantly and inversely related to weight-for-age, height-for-age, and BMI-for-age. Hence, it can be concluded that among the low-income population dental caries is associated with lower anthropometric outcomes in children and therefore caries management should be considered an approach impacting overall health and quality of life.

scholarly journals Relationship between Untreated Dental Caries and Weight and Height of 6- to 12-Year-Old Primary School Children in Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masuma Pervin Mishu ◽  
Martin Hobdell ◽  
Mahfujul Haq Khan ◽  
Richard M. Hubbard ◽  
Wael Sabbah
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Tooth Cleaning ◽  
Untreated Dental Caries ◽  
Deprived Areas

Background. Children in low-income developing countries are likely to suffer from undergrowth. Dental caries is another common problem in these countries.Aim. To examine the association between untreated dental caries in primary and permanent teeth with age-adjusted height and weight among 6–12-year-old children in Bangladesh.Design. Social, behavioural, and clinical data were collected from 1699 children in nine different randomly selected primary schools in socially deprived areas of Bangladesh. The associations of age-adjusted weight and height and being underweight with dental caries were examined adjusting for sex, area of residence, socioeconomic position, skipping meals, tooth cleaning, and doctor visits.Results. 26% of the children were underweight and 55% had untreated dental caries. Children with at least one decayed tooth were significantly underweight with odds ratios 1.6 (95% CI 1.1, 2.3) and 1.5 (95% CI 1.1, 2.0) for 6–8-years and 9–12-year-old children, respectively, in the adjusted model. The number of decayed teeth was inversely and significantly associated with the standardized age-adjusted weight.Conclusions. The findings highlight the association between untreated dental caries and being underweight in primary school children in socially deprived areas in low-income developing countries and emphasize the need to integrate oral and general health policies with social policies.

scholarly journals Dental caries and associated factors among primary school children in Bahir Dar city: a cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondemagegn Mulu ◽  
Tazebew Demilie ◽  
Mulat Yimer ◽  
Kassaw Meshesha ◽  
Bayeh Abera
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Assessment of permanent teeth eruption in a sample of Egyptian primary school children

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M M Magdi ◽  
N A Kotb ◽  
U M Elbarrany ◽  
H S Ramadan ◽  
M A Mowafy
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Rural Children ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Parents have often showed their interest in the tooth eruption timing. However, the literature suggests that tooth emergence standards should be derived from the population they are to be applied because emergence related factors may vary considerably in dentition. Timing of teeth emergence differs from population to population and can be affected by genetic and environmental factors. Both ethnic origin and gender can be attributed to genetic factors. Objectives The purpose of the present study was to find out the statistical correlation between age, sex and stature to eruption of permanent teeth in a sample of primary school children age (6-&lt;13 years). Methodology: The present study was a cross sectional study that was conducted on 700 healthy school children aged 6 – &lt;13 years selected from different primary schools in two governorates in Egypt; Behera governorate and Giza governorate. Assessment of age, sex and stature was performed through socio – demographic data, anthropometric measures and sequence of permanent teeth eruption. Results The first molars, central incisors, upper lateral incisors, lower canines, second premolars and second molars erupted earlier in Behera (Rural) children. The mandibular teeth tended to precede the maxillary teeth. In Giza (urban) children most of the teeth erupted earlier in girls. In Behera (Rural) children most of the teeth erupted earlier in boys. Conclusion Most of teeth erupted earlier in Behera (rural) and the majority erupted earlier in girls in Giza (urban) and in boys in Behera (rural).

Ultrasound assessment of normal liver, spleen, and kidney dimensions in southwest Nigerian children: a bedside formula for sonologists

2020 ◽  
pp. 028418512094848
Author(s):  
Folasade T Akinlade ◽  
Christianah M Asaleye ◽  
Oluwagbemiga O Ayoola ◽  
Ademola A Aremu
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Correlated Data ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kidney Dimensions

Background Knowledge of the normal sizes of the liver, spleen, and kidneys is important to radiologists when assessing for pathology using ultrasound scan. The need for a local determination of a easy-to-use formula for estimating the expected normal sonographic dimensions of these organs in children in order to serve as baseline when assessing them for pathology cannot be over emphasized. Purpose To determine ultrasonographic sizes of the liver, spleen, and kidneys among primary school children in southwestern Nigeria and correlate these with anthropometric measures to provide local reference data and an easy-to-use formula for assessing these organs for pathology in clinical practice. Material and Methods This is an observational, cross-sectional study using 1000 public primary school children in Ogbomoso. Sonographic dimensions of their liver, spleen, and both kidneys with anthropometric parameters were obtained and correlated. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results The liver span was higher in boys than in girls ( P = 0.048) while the left lobe of the liver was higher in girls than in boys ( P = 0.003). The spleen length was higher in boys than in girls ( P = 0.011). There was no gender difference in kidney dimensions ( P > 0.05). All anthropometric measures correlated significantly ( P < 0.001) with organ dimensions. Body surface area is the strongest predictor of the liver and kidney sizes ( P < 0.001) and height for spleen size ( P < 0.001). Conclusion Nomograms for the liver, spleen, and kidneys and regression equations for estimating the dimensions of these organs were formulated based on the best multivariate correlates.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN STATUS KARIES GIGI ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR KOTA MALANG

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Rara Warih Gayatri ◽  
Mardianto Mardianto
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The City

Abstract: This study aims to describe the caries status of primary school children in the city of Malang. The method used is descriptive method with cross-sectional design and was conducted in two elementary schools, SDN Kauman 2 and SDN Percobaan 2 Malang. The sampling method used is random sampling with the variable being measured is characteristic of primary school children by age, gender and DMF-T index. Techniques of data collection used are interviews and observations. The observation aims to conduct dental examinations using diagnostic tools 2 pieces of glass mouth. The data analysis is done by counting the total number of DMF-T each of the research subjects and the mean DMF-T of whole sample. Conclusion of the data results was analyzed using DMF-T index according to the WHO. The result of this study is DMF-T index of primary school children in the city of Malang is 5.75. The conclusion of this study is the prevalence of dental caries in elementary school in Malang city students is high. The need for policy improvements related to ease of access to obtain the services of dental and oral health care facilities for primary school children. Besides, the need for oral health program of comprehensive primary school with good coordination of related partnership. Further research on dental caries and risk factors is necessary.Keywords: caries, DMF-T, elementary school childrenAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran status karies anak sekolah dasar di Kota Malang. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang (cross-sectional) dan dilakukan di 2 SD yaitu SDN Kauman 2 Malang dan SD Percobaan 2 Malang. Metode sampling yang digunakan merupakan metode random sampling dengan variable yang diukur adalah karakteristik anak sekolah dasar berdasarkan usia dan jenis kelamin serta indeks DMF-T. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara dan observasi dengan melakukan pemeriksaan gigi menggunakan alat bantu diagnostic 2 buah kaca mulut. Analisa data dilakukan dengan cara menghitung jumlah total DMF-T masing-masing subyek penelitian dan rerata DMF-T seluruh sampel. Kesimpulan hasil analisa data disesuaikan dengan pengukuran indeks DMF-T menurut WHO. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah indeks DMF-T anak sekolah dasar di Kota Malang adalah 5,75. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah prevalensi karies gigi siswa sekolah dasar kota malang adalah tinggi. Perlu adanya perbaikan kebijakan terkait kemudahan akses memperoleh layanan fasilitas kesehatan gigi dan mulut bagi anak sekolah dasar. Selain itu perlu adanya program kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang komprehensif di sekolah dasar disertai koordinasi yang baik dari pihak terkait. Penelitian lanjutan mengenai karies gigi dan faktor resikonya sangat diperlukan untuk perbaikan penelitian ini.Kata kunci: karies, DMF-T, anak sekolah dasar

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