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Revista Española de Sanidad Penitenciaria
versión On-line ISSN 2013-6463versión impresa ISSN 1575-0620
Resumen
SHARMA, A; PARKAR, S; GAUR, A y BAGRI, B. Impact of incarceration on nutritional status and oral health among male inmates of central jail of Jaipur city, India. Rev. esp. sanid. penit. [online]. 2020, vol.22, n.3, pp.96-103. Epub 07-Dic-2020. ISSN 2013-6463. https://dx.doi.org/10.18176/resp.00018.
Aim:
Prison is an especially difficult environment for promoting oral health and leads to the exacerbation of unhealthy behaviors. This study set out to assess the impact of incarceration on nutritional status and oral health among the male prison inmates of Central Jail of Jaipur city, Rajasthan, India.
Material and method:
A cross sectional study was conducted among 181 male inmates. Dental caries and periodontal status were assessed by using modified the Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Loss of Attachment (LOA) index as per the WHO methodology 1997. Nutritional status was assessed by Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight (kg)/height (m2).
Results:
Out of 181 inmates, 141 (77.90%) had normal BMI. The majority (n=128, 70.70%) of inmates were incarcerated for less than 6 years. A significant difference (P<0.05) was found between age and periodontal status. A significant difference was observed (P<0.05) in the CPI score 3 and LOA 0 and 1 score. However, no significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in DMFT and period of incarceration. Age was the significant (P<0.001) risk factor for CPI and LOA.
Discussion:
Dental caries and periodontal health deteriorates with age and period of incarceration. Oral hygiene maintenance along with comprehensive oral care can be accomplished by establishing dental care facilities in prisons.
Palabras clave : body mass index; oral health; prisons; dental caries; periodontitis.