Relationship between caregiver burden and dental caries in children with cerebral palsy
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https://doi.org/10.7308/aodontol/2016.52.2.05Keywords:
Cerebral palsy, Dental caries, CaregiversAbstract
Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between the prevalence of dental caries in 167 children, 6 to 12 years of age, with cerebral palsy and caregiver burden.
Methods: The data were collected using questionnaires and clinical examinations. Caregiver burden was assessed using the Burden Interview scale. Statistical analyses included Pearson’s Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, analysis of variance (ANOVA),and Student’s t-test.
Results: The majority of the children exhibited spastic cerebral palsy (70.7%). The prevalence of caries in the deciduous and permanent teeth was 61.1% and 26.3%, respectively. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of burden (80.5%), with mild to moderate being the most common answer (55.0%), followed by moderate to severe (25.5%). The mean DMFT and decayed teeth values were higher in children with hemiparesis and lower in those with quadriparesis, with a statistically significant difference between these two categories (p=0.004). The occurrence of caries was not associated with the caregiver burden. (p=0.881 deciduous teeth; p=0.144 permanent teeth). However, this variable was associated with education level (p=0.044) and the location of origin (p=0.001).
Conclusions: In this population, caries were associated with the problems inherent to cerebral palsy rather than the difficulties of the caregiver’s routine. Additional strategies should be drafted for caregivers to ensure a humanizing approach for cerebral palsy patients and their families.
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