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Oral health status and barriers to oral healthcare among children with cerebral palsy attending a health care center in Kampala, Uganda by S. M. Kachwinya; A. M. Kemoli; R. Owino; I. Okullo; J. Bermudez; A. L. Seminario is a Dentistry article available to read on EtoBox.

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## Abstract ## Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neuromuscular condition diagnosed in childhood. CP as a form of disability, does not cause any specific oral disease. However, some oral conditions are more commonly associated with people with CP compared to the general population. The overarching aim of the current study was to determine the oral hygiene status, gingival status, and the prevalence of dental caries in children with CP attending a leading hospital institution for children with disabilities in Kampala, Uganda. Additionally, we determined the barriers faced by children with CP in accessing oral healthcare. ## Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Uganda hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Our study population consisted of a convenient sample of 90 children diagnosed with CP aged 3–17 years and their caregivers. A validated and interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic data of the participants. A modified World Health Organization oral health assessment form for those aged 3–17 years was used to gather data on oral health status (plaque score, gingival blee

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Author

S. M. Kachwinya; A. M. Kemoli; R. Owino; I. Okullo; J. Bermudez; A. L. Seminario

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2022

Language

EN

Field

Dentistry (Health Sciences)