Oral health-related quality of life and loneliness: results based on a cross-sectional survey

Ammar Abdullah; Hans-Helmut König; André Hajek

doi:10.1186/s13690-024-01347-9

Oral health-related quality of life and loneliness: results based on a cross-sectional survey

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in: ARCH PUBLIC HEALTH, Jahrgang 82, Nr. 1, 114, 29.07.2024.

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Abdullah, A, König, H-H & Hajek, A 2024, 'Oral health-related quality of life and loneliness: results based on a cross-sectional survey', ARCH PUBLIC HEALTH, Jg. 82, Nr. 1, 114. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-024-01347-9

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Abdullah, A., König, H-H., & Hajek, A. (2024). Oral health-related quality of life and loneliness: results based on a cross-sectional survey. ARCH PUBLIC HEALTH, 82(1), [114]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-024-01347-9

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Abdullah A, König H-H , Hajek A. Oral health-related quality of life and loneliness: results based on a cross-sectional survey. ARCH PUBLIC HEALTH. 2024 Jul 29;82(1). 114. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-024-01347-9

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abstract = "BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to clarify the link between oral health-related quality of life (independent variable) and loneliness (outcome) among the general adult population (also stratified by sex).METHODS: Data were taken from a quota-based survey of the German general adult population (representative in terms of state, sex and age group), with n = 5,000 individuals (mean age was 46.9 years, SD: 15.3 years, ranging from 18 to 74 years). Oral health-related quality of life was quantified using the OHIP-G5. Loneliness was quantified using the De Jong Gierveld tool. Multiple linear regressions were conducted.RESULTS: After adjusting for several covariates, multiple linear regressions revealed that poor oral health-related quality of life is associated with higher loneliness levels in the total sample (β = 0.12, p < 0.001). Such associations were also found in both sexes (men: β = 0.12, p < 0.001, women: β = 0.12, p < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Study findings showed an association between oral health-related quality of life and loneliness. Such knowledge is important for addressing individuals at risk for higher loneliness levels. Future research is required to clarify the underlying mechanisms.",

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N2 - BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to clarify the link between oral health-related quality of life (independent variable) and loneliness (outcome) among the general adult population (also stratified by sex).METHODS: Data were taken from a quota-based survey of the German general adult population (representative in terms of state, sex and age group), with n = 5,000 individuals (mean age was 46.9 years, SD: 15.3 years, ranging from 18 to 74 years). Oral health-related quality of life was quantified using the OHIP-G5. Loneliness was quantified using the De Jong Gierveld tool. Multiple linear regressions were conducted.RESULTS: After adjusting for several covariates, multiple linear regressions revealed that poor oral health-related quality of life is associated with higher loneliness levels in the total sample (β = 0.12, p < 0.001). Such associations were also found in both sexes (men: β = 0.12, p < 0.001, women: β = 0.12, p < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Study findings showed an association between oral health-related quality of life and loneliness. Such knowledge is important for addressing individuals at risk for higher loneliness levels. Future research is required to clarify the underlying mechanisms.

AB - BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to clarify the link between oral health-related quality of life (independent variable) and loneliness (outcome) among the general adult population (also stratified by sex).METHODS: Data were taken from a quota-based survey of the German general adult population (representative in terms of state, sex and age group), with n = 5,000 individuals (mean age was 46.9 years, SD: 15.3 years, ranging from 18 to 74 years). Oral health-related quality of life was quantified using the OHIP-G5. Loneliness was quantified using the De Jong Gierveld tool. Multiple linear regressions were conducted.RESULTS: After adjusting for several covariates, multiple linear regressions revealed that poor oral health-related quality of life is associated with higher loneliness levels in the total sample (β = 0.12, p < 0.001). Such associations were also found in both sexes (men: β = 0.12, p < 0.001, women: β = 0.12, p < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Study findings showed an association between oral health-related quality of life and loneliness. Such knowledge is important for addressing individuals at risk for higher loneliness levels. Future research is required to clarify the underlying mechanisms.

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