Evaluating oral health status in elderly Irula tribes of Tamil Nadu by using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index
The study underscores the significant impact of oral health on the quality of life among the elderly Irula population. Factors such as gender, education, and physical comorbidities play crucial roles in OHRQoL. The findings highlight the need for targeted oral health interventions and further research to address disparities and improve oral health outcomes in this underserved population.
Authors
- Alex Joseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9053-4895)
- Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0633-0161)
- Roshni Mary Peter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1702-1898)
Institutions
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1061_24
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00