Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Affecting Oral Health in Older People

Ramadan, Hassnaa Korany; Fouad, Amal Ibrahim; ElKotb, Zainab Gazar; Abo Elmaaty, Ola Hussein

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.424750

Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Affecting Oral Health in Older People

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Demonstrator of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

² Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

³ Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

⁴ Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2025.424750

Abstract

Background: Oral health evolves throughout a person's life from childhood to old age, plays a crucial role in general well-being, and permits people to participate in society and realize their greatest potential. Aim of this study: to assess the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors affecting oral health in older people.Design: A descriptive cross-section study design was used. Setting: The study was carried out at four geriatric homes. Sample: A Convenience sample was used, the sample was composed of about 100 older people. Tools: three tools were used 1) structured interviewing sheet. 2) The Oral Health Assessment Tool. 3) The Arabic version of the 5-items oral health impact profile. Results: The study results showed that, mean age of older people were 66.32.about 56% of older people were female.41% of older people have 1-9 natural teeth. Also, 70% of older people don‘t visit the dentist regularly and 56% have teeth decay.40% of older people smoked.85% of them drink liquids that contain caffeine and 83% eat foods that contain a large amount of sugar. Conclusion: there is a significant relation between the demographic features of older people and their oral health, including age and educational level. Also there was high statistically significant with positive correlation between Oral Health score and the Arabic version of the 5-items oral health impact profile score with p-value <0.001*. Recommendation: Offer educational program concerning oral health its problems on older people in many settings, including big sectors