Performance of the CPQ11-14 Questionnaire in Different Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Foster Page Lyndie A, Thomson W Murray, Mohamed A Rizan, Traebert Jefferson
Primary Institution: Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine the performance of the 16-item short-form impact version of the CPQ11-14 in different communities and cultures with diverse caries experience.
Conclusion
The findings suggest that the 16-item short-form item impact version of the CPQ11-14 performs well across diverse cultures and levels of caries experience.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found substantial variations in caries experience among different communities.
- Children in the highest caries quintile had higher mean CPQ11-14 scores than those who were caries-free.
- The CPQ11-14 short-form detected differences in quality of life across all samples.
Takeaway
This study looked at how a questionnaire about oral health works for kids in different countries, and it found that it works well everywhere.
Methodology
Cross-sectional epidemiological surveys of child oral health were conducted in New Zealand, Brunei, and Brazil, measuring dental caries and OHRQoL using the CPQ11-14.
Potential Biases
The study's reliance on convenience samples may introduce bias.
Limitations
The non-representativeness of all samples limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included children aged 10-14 from New Zealand, Brunei, and Brazil, with varying ethnic backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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