Calidad de vida relacionada con salud oral en la población adulta del sector urbano, cantón Gualaquiza-Ecuador 2021.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of the impact of oral health on the quality of life of the adult population of the urban sector of the canton of Gualaquiza-Ecuador 2021. Materials and Methods: Descriptive, quantitative, and cross-sectional research. The sample consisted of 377 people between 18 and 60 years of age; however, the online survey (using Google Forms) was answered by 400 people in the same age range. Results: of the 100% of respondents, 57.5% (230) belong to the female sex, while 42.5% (170) belong to the male sex, demonstrating a greater impact on their quality of life on their oral health in women between 30 and 40 years of age. Conclusions: It was determined that in the population of the city of Gualaquiza there was a greater impact on women on their health, either due to a low level of economic income or lack of education. In addition, it is necessary to mention that since this was the first study carried out in this population, it will be useful for future research.