Impact of the national program More Smiles for Chile on women’s quality of life
Authors:
Duniel R. Ortuño Borroto
Alexis Ahumada Salinas
Juan Pablo Vargas Buratovic
Claudio Carrasco Mococain
Alonso Moreno Ferrer
Sebastian Prado Vera
doi: 10.1922/CDH_00077-2020Borroto05
Abstract
More Smiles for Chile (MSCH) is a national program that helps women to access comprehensive dental care. Objective: To assess the
changes in oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of women attending the MSCH program. Methods: Uncontrolled cohort study
including all women registered in the National Health Fund (FONASA), who were at least 20 years old and received dental treatment in
the MSCH program during 2016 or 2017 and completed OHIP-7 pre and post treatment. The median was used to describe central tendency and interquartile range to evaluate dispersion. Results: The study included 11782 women in 2016 and 16533 in 2017. The median
OHIP-7 scores pre and post treatment were 8 and 6 respectively. Reductions were significant (p<0.001) for the total score and OHIP-7
dimensions, especially physical pain, physiological discomfort and psychological disability. Conclusion: The OHRQoL of women improved
after treatment in the Chilean MSCH program.
Keywords: Oral Health Related Quality of Life, Chile, OHIP-7, More Smiles for Chile program
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