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Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
Piracicaba Dental School - UNICAMP
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Vol. 14, No. 1, 2015, pp. 41-45
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Bioline Code: os15009
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2015, pp. 41-45
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Relations between oral health and work ability among administrative workers
Bomfim, Rafael Aiello; Crosato, Edgard & Mazzilli, Luiz Eugênio Nigro
Abstract
Aim: To analyze the relationships between perceived oral health quality of life and work ability
index. Methods: The data regarding administrative workers of a private textile company in São
Paulo - Brazil, included socio-demographic, occupational characteristics, self-perceived oral
health (OHIP 14) and self-perceived work ability index (WAI). Results: The response rate of
the questionnaires was 75.20% and the reliability of the instruments (Conbrach’s alpha) was
0.89 for OHIP 14 and 0.64 for WAI. Linear multiple regression analyses showed that OHIP 14
was associated with educational level (p=0.009) and work ability index (p=0.001) of workers,
regardless of other variables. Conclusions: These results showed the importance of adopting
oral health programs in private companies to improve oral health and work ability.
Keywords
occupational dentistry; oral health; work capacity evaluation
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