Rafael Aiello Bomfim

Contextual and Individual Factors Influencing Periodontal Treatment Needs by Elderly Brazilians: A Multilevel Analysis.

Objective To assess the relationship between periodontal treatment needs by elderly Brazilians and contextual as well as individual variables. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the need for clinical periodontal treatment, based on National Oral Health Survey (SB Brasil 2010) data on the presence of dental calculus, shallow (3–5 mm) and deep (≥ 6 mm) periodontal pockets, and gingival bleeding in elderly people (n = 7,619). The contextual variables included the Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI), income inequality (Gini Index) and coverage of the municipal population by the Family Health Strategy (FHS) program oral health teams.<0} The individual variables were sex, income, education level and self-reported skin color. Multilevel logistic regression models were used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI95%) between periodontal treatment needs and the contextual as well as individual variables. Results Gingival bleeding was found in 20.7% of the elderly analyzed (n = 1,577), dental calculus in 34% (n = 2,590), shallow periodontal pockets in 15.6% (n = 1,189), and deep periodontal pockets in 4.2% (n = 320). Individual factors were correlated with all the outcomes assessed. Sex was a protective factor in regard to gingival bleeding (OR = 0.87; CI95% 0.76–1.00), dental calculus (OR = 0.86; CI95% 0.75–0.99), shallow periodontal pockets (OR = 0.69; CI95% 0.60–0.80) and deep periodontal pockets (OR = 0.58; CI95% 0.45–0.74). It was found that fewer women needed treatment. Elderly people who self-reported having nonwhite skin had higher chances of needing periodontal treatment. Skin color was a risk factor for gingival bleeding (OR = 1.32; CI95% 1.14–1.53), dental calculus (OR = 1.32; CI95%1.14–1.54) and shallow periodontal pockets (OR = 1.27; CI95% 1.09–1.49). Education level was associated with the presence of dental calculus (OR = 0.77; CI95% 0.66–0.89), shallow periodontal pockets (OR = 0.86; CI95% 0.73–1.00) and deep periodontal pockets (OR = 0.74; CI95% 0.57–0.97), thus acting as a risk factor for undereducated elderly people. There was a correlation between population coverage by the Family Health Strategy (FHS) program oral health teams and the presence of gingival bleeding (OR = 0.67; CI95% 0.52–0.88), shallow periodontal pockets (OR = 0.76; CI95% 0.58–0.98) and deep periodontal pockets (OR = 0.62; CI95% 0.44–0.89), making these teams act as a protective factor. Conclusions This study showed evidence of the sociocontextual as well as individual sociodemographic characteristics influencing periodontal treatment needed by elderly Brazilians, based on the clinical features of periodontal disease. The results suggest the existence of inequality related to periodontal treatment needs among elderly Brazilians, especially in regard to sex and ethnicity, in addition to a potentially positive impact from the expansion of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) program oral health teams.

Fatores associados às necessidades de tratamento odontológico em idosos brasileiros: uma análise multinível

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivos estimar a prevalencia da necessidade de protese e tratamento dental em idosos brasileiros, e verificar a associacao entre essas necessidades e fatores contextuais e individuais. Realizou-se estudo com dados (n = 7.619) da Pesquisa Nacional de Saude Bucal – SB Brasil 2010. Modelos de regressao logistica multinivel foram utilizados para estimar odds ratio e intervalos de 95% de confianca entre as necessidades de tratamento e as variaveis contextuais (Indice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal, Coeficiente de Gini e cobertura de saude bucal na Estrategia de Saude da Familia) e individuais (sexo, renda, escolaridade e cor da pele). Para a necessidade de tratamento dental, ser homem, apresentar menor escolaridade, menor renda, cor da pele autorrelatada como nao branca e residir em municipios com menor IDH -M foram fatores que aumentaram as chances de os individuos necessitarem de tratamento; para a necessidade de protese, a cor da pele autorreferida como nao branca, menor renda e menor escolaridade tambem aumentaram as chances dos idosos necessitarem de protese. Os resultados indicaram associacao entre as necessidades de tratamento e determinantes individuais e contextuais.The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of prosthetic requirements and dental treatment needs among the elderly Brazilian population and the associations with contextual and individual determinants. Data were taken from the Brazilian Oral Health Survey (SB Brasil 2010) and a sample of 7,619 Brazilian people aged 65-74 years were investigated. Multilevel logistic regression models were used to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals between treatment needs and contextual variables (Municipal Human Development Index, Gini coefficient and oral health coverage in the Family Health Strategy) and individual (gender, income, education and skin color). The prevalence of treatment need ranged from municipalities (p < 0.05). Of the individual variables, gender was associated with dental treatment need (OR = 1.18, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.31); lower education and non-white skin were risk factors (OR = 1.18; 95% CI 1.05 to 1.31 and OR = 1.28, 95% CI 1.15 to 1.43); the non-white skin color represented a risk factor (OR = 1.83; 95% CI 1,38- 2,42) and for the need for prosthesis income was a protection factor (OR = 0.39; 95% CI 0, 30-.51). The results showed an association between the individual factors and treatment needs.

Fatores associados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese em idosos brasileiros

The scope of this study was to identify individual and contextual factors associated with the self-perceived need for dental treatment and for prostheses among elderly Brazilians. An analysis was performed with data from the SB Brazil 2010 epidemiological survey conducted by the Ministry of Health with a sample of 7,619 elderly individuals. Multilevel logistic regression models of mixed random and fixed effects were used to the estimate odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) between the dependent variables and individual and contextual factors. Of the individuals assessed, 3,848 (50.5%) reported a need for dental treatment and 4,236 (55.6%) believed they have the need for prostheses. The results of multilevel logistic regression showed that gender, self-reported skin color, income and coverage by the oral health teams in the Family Health Program were associated with self-perception. This study revealed a greater influence of individual factors on the self-perceived need for dental treatment and prostheses by elderly Brazilians. This information can help to identify the inequalities that affect this population group and in setting priorities for the planning of health services.

Tendências dos benefícios previdenciários por câncer bucal e de orofaringe de 2006 a 2013 no Brasil

Resumo Objetivo: analisar as tendencias de concessao de auxilios-doenca previdenciarios por câncer bucal e de orofaringe no periodo de 2006 a 2013, no Brasil. Metodos: estudo de series temporais com dados dos trabalhadores segurados pelo Instituto Nacional de Seguridade Social (INSS); utilizaram-se regressoes generalizadas lineares de Prais-Winstein para o calculo da variacao percentual anual (VPA). Resultados: os beneficios previdenciarios por câncer de boca e de orofaringe mostraram tendencia crescente (VPA=9,0%; IC95% 1,4;17,4); beneficios para outras partes da boca, nasofaringe, orofaringe, assoalho da boca e palato mostraram aumento significativo; comercio (5,5%) e industrias de transformacao (5,2%) foram as atividades mais prevalentes; evidenciaram-se altas proporcoes de campos ignorados nos sistemas de informacoes (media de 72,9%). Conclusao: as tendencias dos beneficios ocupacionais por câncer de boca e de orofaringe mostraram crescimento significativo.OBJECTIVE to analyze the trends in the concession of social security sick pay for oral and oropharyngeal cancer, from 2006 to 2013, in Brazil. METHODS time series study using data of workers insured by the Brazilian National Institute of Social Security (INSS); Prais-Winsten generalized linear regressions were used to calculate the annual percentage change (APC). RESULTS social security benefits for oral and oropharyngeal cancer presented significant increase (APC=9.0%; 95%CI 1.4; 17.4); benefits for other parts of the mouth, nasopharynx, oropharynx, floor of mouth and palate have also shown significant increase; the areas of trade (5.5%) and manufacturing (5.2%) were the most prevalent activities; there was a high proportion of fields in blank in the information systems (average of 72.9%). CONCLUSION trends in occupational benefits for oral and oropharyngeal cancer showed significant increase.

Factors associated with a fantastic lifestyle in Brazilian college students - a multilevel analysis

Mailing address: Rafael Aiello Bomfim Av Senador Fillinto Muller s/n Campo Grande, MS, Brasil CEP: 79070-900 E-mail: aiello.rafael@gmail.com ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze possible associations between a Fantastic lifestyle and self-perception of oral health, binge drinking, and socio-demographic variables among public college students. Methods: questionnaires validated for use in Brazil were applied to 672 students in randomly selected courses. It was the first questionnaire to assess a Fantastic lifestyle, the second to measure oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14), and the third to include socio-demographic information. Multilevel linear regression was used for the analyses. Results: among the participants, 64.21% were full-time students, 52.82% were females, 50.85% had a family income between 4 and 8 minimum wages, 16.75% were binge drinkers, and 22.22% used to drive after drinking. Socio-demographic variables such as income (p = 0.001), religion (p = 0.02), marital status (p = 0.021), binge drinking (p <0.001), and OHIP-14 (p <0.001) were associated with a Fantastic lifestyle. Conclusions: fantastic lifestyle of the Brazilian college students was associated with income, oral health-related quality of life, marital status, religion, and alcohol consumption (binge drinking).

Prevalence and risk factors of non-carious cervical lesions related to occupational exposure to acid mists

This study evaluates the prevalence and risk factors of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in a Brazilian population of workers exposed and non-exposed to acid mists and chemical products. One hundred workers (46 exposed and 54 non-exposed) were evaluated in a Centro de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador - CEREST (Workers Health Reference Center). The workers responded to questionnaires regarding their personal information and about alcohol consumption and tobacco use. A clinical examination was conducted to evaluate the presence of NCCLs, according to WHO parameters. Statistical analyses were performed by unconditional logistic regression and multiple linear regression, with the critical level of p < 0.05. NCCLs were significantly associated with age groups (18-34, 35-44, 45-68 years). The unconditional logistic regression showed that the presence of NCCLs was better explained by age group (OR = 4.04; CI 95% 1.77-9.22) and occupational exposure to acid mists and chemical products (OR = 3.84; CI 95% 1.10-13.49), whereas the linear multiple regression revealed that NCCLs were better explained by years of smoking (p = 0.01) and age group (p = 0.04). The prevalence of NCCLs in the study population was particularly high (76.84%), and the risk factors for NCCLs were age, exposure to acid mists and smoking habit. Controlling risk factors through preventive and educative measures, allied to the use of personal protective equipment to prevent the occupational exposure to acid mists, may contribute to minimizing the prevalence of NCCLs.