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Psychosocial aspects and the impact of oral health on quality of life of Brazilian adults.

Denise Carvalho FerreiraTonantzin Ribeiro GonçalvesRoger Keller CelesteMaria Teresa Anselmo OlintoMarcos Pascoal Pattussi
Published in: Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology (2020)
The findings suggest that psychosocial aspects can influence the perceived impact of oral health on quality of life. Health policies, programs, and services must recognize the mutual relationship between oral health indicators and psychosocial aspects among adults.
Keyphrases
  • oral health
  • mental health
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • health information