Assessment of the Relationship between Xerostomia and Oral health related Quality of life in Cardiovascular Patients
نویسندگان
1 Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, TeMs.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 DDS, Dentist, Kermanshah, Iran
4 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, TeMs.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran and Dental Material Research Center, Islamic Azad University, Dental Branch, Tehran Iran and Student of Medical Education, School of Medical Education and Learning Technologies, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical sciences, Tehran,Iran
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10.34172/johoe.2407.1676چکیده
Background: This manuscript investigated the link between dry mouth and oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Xerostomia, or dry mouth, results from reduced saliva production and can cause difficulties in speaking, swallowing, and maintaining oral hygiene. It significantly impacts OHQoL, leading to discomfort and a higher risk of dental problems, which affects overall well-being.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 209 patients with cardiovascular diseases referred to Imam Ali Hospital in Kermanshah. The standard Fox questionnaire was used to assess xerostomia and OHQoL, measured using a 14-step OHIP-14 questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 25, Pearson’s correlation test, linear regression, and T-test with a significance level of P < 0.05.Results: The mean age of patients was 62.3 years, with 46.4% being female. The average score for OHQoL was 25.1 ± 7.3 (total score: 56). Dry mouth was reported by 68.6% of patients, with a mean score of 8.6 ± 3.2 (total score: 36). There was a direct and significant correlation between the total QoL score and dry mouth (P = 0.001). Direct and significant correlations were also found for the subscales of functional limitation (P = 0.001), mental distress (P = 0.006), physical disability (P = 0.001), social disability (P = 0.009), and handicap (P = 0.001). There was a significant difference in the mean score of QoL based on the patient’s age (P = 0.01), number of medications used (P = 0.001), and underlying diseases (P = 0.001).Conclusion: The study showed that dry mouth decreases the OHQoL in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
