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October 15, 2025Open Access

Relationship between the perception of oral health and the quality of life of hospital staff

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A significant relationship exists between oral health perceptions and quality of life, indicating that improving perceptions could enhance well-being.
Spearman’s correlation showed an Rho of 0.391 (p < 0.05), with 19.8% explained variance linking oral health perceptions to quality of life.
The study utilized validated questionnaires to gather data from 72 hospital staff, assessing their oral health and quality of life dimensions.
Results revealed 38.9% reported excellent quality of life but 52.8% experienced poor oral health, highlighting a gap needing attention.

Abstract

Introduction Hospital staff’s perception of oral health directly impacts their overall oral health-related well-being (OHRQoL) and their job performance. This study seeks to analyze the relationship between these two dimensions, providing information for designing strategies that promote a healthier work environment. Aim To determine the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and oral health perceptions in the staff of a level II-1 hospital located in northern Peru. Methods The study had a quantitative approach, with a cross-sectional, applied, and correlational design. Seventy-two participants participated. The validated OHIP-14 and HU-DBI questionnaires were used, with reliability coefficients of 0.847 and 0.804, respectively. Spearman’s correlation coefficient, appropriate for ordinal variables, was used for data analysis. Results A statistically significant association was found between health-related quality of life and subjective perception of oral status (Rho = 0.391, p

Relationship between the perception of oral health and the quality of life of hospital staff

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