出版社：Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要：The objective was to evaluate the oral health conditions and perceptions of people with visual impairment. This is a cross-sectional, exploratory, quantitative study, carried out with 72 visually impaired people in an institute for the blind in the interior of the state of So Paulo. Were applied the OHIP-14 questionnaires for adults, CPQ-11-14 for children and DMFT index to assess oral health condition. Sociodemographic variables were considered. The data were analyzed in a descriptive way, through relative, absolute and analytical frequencies. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test, with a 5% significance level. The average DMFT was 12.8 for the average age 34.5 years, 50% were totally blind and 65.3%, male. Most of them reported the need to go to the dentist (66.7%), with statistical significance associated with the perception of oral health (p = 0.024). Among the total blindness and low vision groups, the psychological discomfort dimension was statistically significant (p = 0.0008), demonstrating a greater impact on the quality of life of the total blindness group. It is concluded that individuals with visual impairment have a good perception of their oral health and oral condition compatible with the Brazilian population average. However, specific oral health promotion actions are still needed to meet their needs.
关键词：Visually impaired persons;Oral health;Epidemiology;Quality of life.
