Factors associated with agreement between self-perception and clinical evaluation of dental treatment needs in adults in Brazil and Minas Gerais

This study sought to describe the agreement between self-perception and clinical evaluation of dental treatment needs in adults and analyze associated factors. The sample comprised adult individuals who took part in SBBrazil 2010 and SBMinas Gerais 2012. The study's outcome was agreement betwee...

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Published in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2016-11, Vol.32 (10), p.e00039115-e00039115
Main Authors: Nascimento, Alex Rodrigues do, Andrade, Fabíola Bof de, César, Cibele Comini
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dental Care - utilization
Dental Health Surveys
Educational Status
Female
Humans
Male
Oral Health
Self Concept
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study sought to describe the agreement between self-perception and clinical evaluation of dental treatment needs in adults and analyze associated factors. The sample comprised adult individuals who took part in SBBrazil 2010 and SBMinas Gerais 2012. The study's outcome was agreement between self-perception and clinical evaluation of dental treatment needs. We used multiple Poisson regression in order to determine the factors associated with the outcome. Agreement between self-perception and clinical evaluation was 78.8% in Brazil and 73.8% in Minas Gerais. Clinical and self-reported oral health conditions that affect function and quality of life were associated with a higher agreement, while a recent visit to the dentist was associated with a lower agreement. Identifying associated factors may enable the development of questionnaires that favor correct self-perception regarding treatment needs.
ISSN:1678-4464
DOI:10.1590/0102-311X00039115