Risk assessment of chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis in foreign students of Georgian universities
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https://doi.org/10.52340/spectri.2024.10.01.09Keywords:
stomatitis, risk, hygiene index, nutritional statusAbstract
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common diseases of the oral mucosa.
The aim of our study is to study and assess the risk factors for aphthous stomatitis in foreign students of Georgian universities.
Material and methods: We studied 320 foreign students of Georgian universities aged 17-29 years (21.64 + 2.3) - including 108 (33.8) women and 192 (76.2) men. We discussed the risk factors for recurrent aphthous stomatitis - comorbidities, social characteristics and behavioral factors, type of diet, oral care habits and hygiene characteristics.
Results: In our cohort, stomatitis was found in 36 students (11.25%), of whom 24 (66.7%) were women and 12 (33.3%) were men.
According to regression analysis, the following factors increase the risk of developing stomatitis: hypovitaminosis - OR=91.50 (8.40-996.49); foci of infection - OR=90.97 (14.86-556.74); good hygiene level - OR=0.14 (0.02-0.89); allergens - OR=59.75 (8.33-428.85); fast food - OR=12.76 (2.46-66.28); intake of synthetic fluids - OR=16.03 (2.93-87.67) and age - OR=0.77 (0.72-0.83);
Conclusion
The likelihood of recurrent aphthous stomatitis among foreign students at Georgian universities is determined by the nature of the diet, the presence of foci of infection, and oral hygiene.
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