West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2025, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (1): 84-91.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2025.2024256

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Oral health-related quality of life status and risk factors in patients with mental disorders

Yang Xuemei1,2(), Wang Hongyu3, Tang Yonghua3, Yin Chengjun3, Yu Jingya1,2, Bi Xiaoqin2()   

  1. 1.West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
    2.State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Orthognathic and Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
    3.Dept. of Psychiatry, Chengdu Xinjin District Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 611432, China
  • Received:2024-07-08 Revised:2024-08-29 Online:2025-02-01 Published:2025-01-22
  • Contact: Bi Xiaoqin E-mail:1329953461@qq.com;hxbxq@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Science and Technology Project of Sichuan Province(2022JDKP0007);Medical Research Project of Chengdu(2023464)

Abstract:

Objective This study aims to explore the current status and risk factors of oral health-related quality of life OHRQoL in patients with mental disorders and provide evidence for effective intervention measures. Methods A total of 397 patients diagnosed with mental illness were selected by convenience sampling, and investigation was carried out using general data questionnaire, health literacy in dentistry-14 (HeLD-14), oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14), and oral health status checklist. Results The total score of OHIP-14 in patients with mental disorders was 8(2, 14). The score of HeLD-14 was negatively correlated with the score of OHIP-14 (r=-0.142, P<0.01). The results of multiple linear regression showed that six variables including annual family income, schizophrenia, sweets, frequency of visits to the dentist, dental caries, and missing teeth affected OHRQoL of patients with mental disorders (P<0.05). Conclusion The poor OHRQoL of psychiatric patients is associated with many factors. Medical personnel should pay attention to their oral health problems and develop targeted oral care programs throughout the course of disease to improve oral health and related quality of life of patients.

Key words: mental disorders, oral health, health literacy, quality of life, risk factor

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