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- The study investigates the unique lifestyle and cultural elements in China that influence oral frailty risk factors among older adults, especially in northeastern minority groups.
- A sample of 478 older adults in Yanji City was surveyed, showing a high prevalence of 71.6% for oral frailty, influenced by various factors like age, ethnicity, and health conditions.
- The research highlights the need for targeted interventions to address oral health issues in older adults who are at high risk for oral frailty.
Article Abstract
Objectives: Unique lifestyle and cultural factors in China may lead to distinct patterns of risk factors for oral frailty among older adults, especially in regions inhabited by northeastern border minority groups.
Methods: From July to November 2023, a convenience sampling method was employed to select older adults from three communities in Yanji City as the subjects. Data were collected by a set of questionnaires.
Results: A total of 478 older adults were included, revealing a prevalence rate of 71.6 % for oral frailty. Factors influencing were found to include age, ethnicity, gender, income, number of chronic diseases, body mass index, drinking, physical frailty, sleep disorders, and attitudes towards aging (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: There is a higher prevalence of oral frailty. It is crucial to prioritize the oral health issues of older adults with high-risk factors and implement targeted intervention measures to reduce and control the occurrence and progression of oral frailty.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.08.029 | DOI Listing |
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