Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo.

University of Sao Paulo

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Oral Health

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06853639

FOUSP Cohort study

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years. The primary focus is to understand how oral health impacts academic performance and attendance, providing insights for health promotion strategies within the university community.

Full description

The study employs a prospective cohort design to explore multiple health-related outcomes, including periodontal health, oral health literacy, and the prevalence of caries. The data collected will also examine social and behavioral predictors of oral health, such as dietary habits, stress, and use of substances like tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

Enrollment: 300 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 1. Current and former undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of São Paulo.

Exclusion criteria

• 1. Individuals who do not consent to participate.

Trial design

300 participants in 2 patient groups

Dental students

Description:

Dental students: people who are aware of oral health problems and adhere to ideal means of prevention.

Non-Dental students

Description:

Non-dental students: people who have little awareness of oral health problems and have unknown adherence to ideal means of prevention.