Migrant-local Difference on the Relationship between Oral Health, Social Support, and Loneliness among the Older Adults in Weifang, China: A Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11, С. e66061 - e66061
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Abstract
Background
Increased
aging
and
accelerated
urbanization
have
led
to
the
migration
of
older
adults
within
China.
Migrant
(MOAs)
may
experience
physical
psychological
discomfort
in
influx
cities,
they
are
a
vulnerable
group
that
has
emerged
course
fast
urbanization.
Previous
studies
confirmed
association
between
oral
health
loneliness
as
well
relationship
social
support
loneliness;
however,
no
research
been
done
clarify
underlying
mechanisms
migrant-local
difference
health,
support,
loneliness.
Objective
This
study
aimed
test
among
Chinese
adults,
on
above
relationship.
Methods
Multistage
cluster
random
sampling
was
used
enroll
total
1205
participants,
including
613
MOAs
592
local
(LOAs).
Loneliness
assessed
by
6-item
short-form
UCLA
Scale;
measured
via
version
Geriatric
Oral
Health
Assessment
Index
(GOHAI);
evaluated
Social
Support
Rating
Scale
(SSRS).
Descriptive
analysis,
χ
2
tests,
t
tests
were
conducted.
Multigroup
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
employed
LOAs.
Results
The
mean
score
8.58
(SD
3.032)
for
8.00
2.790)
found
be
negatively
related
LOAs;
standardized
direct
effects
−0.168
−0.444
(
P
<.001),
−0.243
−0.392
<.001)
LOAs,
respectively.
generated
positive
effect
0.186
0.247
LOAs
<.001).
Conclusions
fairly
low
Weifang,
China,
while
showed
higher
than
had
both
indirect
negative
with
significant
path
differences
associated
MOA
LOA,
stronger
exerted
significantly
existed
them.
Measures
should
taken
government,
society,
families
increase
improve
further
reduce
Язык: Английский
Correlation Between Type of Edentulism, Age, Socioeconomic Status and General Health
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(11), С. 3924 - 3924
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Edentulism
is
a
significant
public
health
concern,
particularly
among
aging
populations,
affecting
oral
functionality,
aesthetics,
and
overall
health.
This
study
assessed
the
edentulism
status
of
patients
at
Prosthodontic
Clinic
Cluj-Napoca,
Romania,
explored
possible
correlations
with
socioeconomic
factors
such
as
age,
general
health,
smoking,
alcohol
consumption.
aimed
to
inform
strategies
reduce
incidence
improve
outcomes
in
Romania.
Methods:
The
current
included
208
(127
females
81
males).
Each
participant
completed
standardized
data
collection
form
designed
gather
comprehensive
information
on
socio-demographic
characteristics
(including
gender,
environmental
origin),
self-reported
lifestyle
habits
related
smoking
clinical
examination
was
performed
by
same
operator,
recording
odontal
periodontal
status,
well
prosthodontic
evaluation
Kennedy
class).
Results:
Findings
indicated
that
female
had
more
frequent
class
3
complete
maxilla,
while
males
predominantly
presented
maxilla
1
mandible.
age
distribution
revealed
aged
20–40
exhibited
highest
prevalence
3,
those
over
60
showed
notable
increase
(p
<
0.05).
Although
most
were
from
urban
areas,
no
difference
found
between
origin
class.
A
link
alcoholism
mandibular
also
identified
Conclusions:
tends
progress
advancing
often
leading
extensive
tooth
loss
need
for
dental
rehabilitation.
condition
closely
linked
highlighting
its
relevance
potential
indicator
systemic
risks.
Lifestyle
factors,
alcoholism,
appear
contribute
significantly
deterioration
underscoring
importance
preventive
early
intervention.
Язык: Английский