Relación entre la ocupación laboral y la autopercepción de la salud periodontal en adultos de 18 a 64 años de la parroquia El Sagrario 2025

Abstract

Objective: To determine the association between occupational status and self-perceived periodontal health in adults aged 18-64 years in the parish of El Sagrario, in 2025. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with a sample of 403 adult residents of the parish of El Sagrario. Data collection was conducted using a structured survey that included sociodemographic variables and questions related to self-perceived periodontal health. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square test, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The sample showed a predominance of females and individuals aged 18 to 44 years. As for occupational status, the most representative groups were service workers and sales workers in shops and markets, as well as those in elementary occupations. A total of 63.8% of participants self-reported having periodontal disease. The highest percentages of self-perception were observed among service and sales workers, administrative support staff, and individuals in elementary occupations; however, no statistically significant association was found between occupational status and self-perceived periodontal health (p = 0.131). Conclusion: Self-perceived periodontal health was high among adults in the parish of El Sagrario and was present across different occupational groups, without demonstrating a statistically significant association with the type of occupation