Geriatric Oral Ulcers: Frequency and Major Risk Factors
Keywords:
Oral Ulcers, Geriatric, Gender distribution, Educational level, Health conditionAbstract
Introduction: The oral epithelium provides a protective barrier to injuries. Not only the aging process but some systemic conditions cause atrophy of oral epithelium making it sensitive to mechanical injuries and the occurrence of oral lesions. Recognition and proper cure of oral lesions are important for the quality of life of geriatric and crucial parts of total oral health care.
Aims & Objectives: To investigate the frequency and knowledge of oral ulcers among Geriatrics, and its relations with age, gender, educational level and co-morbidities.
Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected from Dental OPD Bolan Medical Complex Hospital BMCH in Quetta and Old age home (Adara-e-Behbood-e-Umar Rasida) from August to September 2024.
Materials & Methods: Ethical approval from Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (BUMHS) Quetta, and consent from patients was obtained. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 220 geriatric patients (106 males, 114 females) aged 60 years and above through convenient sampling. Data was collected through a proforma. For analysis frequency and percentages were calculated. SPSS software (Version 22.0) was used.
Results: The majority (89.09%, 196/220) of the participants experienced varying frequencies of ulcers previously, 31.36% (n=69/220) were 71-80 age range whereas 79.54% of the participants were residents of Quetta (n=175/220). Participants who completed intermediate education were 28.18%, 17.27% completed higher education and the remainder had no formal education (13.63%). Some experienced ulcers once a month (7%), others (92%) reported several episodes per year, and 1% experienced ulcers sometimes. Almost half (46.36%) had knowledge about ulcer treatment, 34.45% had limited knowledge, 47.27% got information from their family and friends, and 40.90% acquired it from doctors.
Conclusion: Oral ulcers among geriatrics are related to age, gender, and gut disorders. Study participants demonstrate less knowledge regarding the treatment of oral ulcers and need care and cure for their oral problems and their related complications.
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