Oral hygiene behaviors and self-reported oral morbidity of public urban cleaning workers

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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v16i1.5196

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This study aimed to describe oral hygiene behaviors and self-reported oral morbidity among public cleaning workers in Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro. A cross-sectional study was conducted by applying a structured questionnaire to 61 workers from the Niterói Cleaning Company (CLIN). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. It was found that the majority of the participants brushed their teeth two or more times a day (95.8%), using a toothbrush (98.4%), toothpaste (86.9%) and dental floss (52.5%). There was a high perception of tooth loss (more than 70% in both arches), use of some prosthesis (51.0%), and need for dental treatment, especially for prevention (42.6%) and prosthesis (36.1%). Approximately half considered themselves satisfied with their teeth/mouth. It was concluded that the cleaning workers presented adequate oral hygiene behaviors without equivalence regarding their self-reported oral conditions. The situation identified demands the provision of dental care and the provision of information for oral self-care.

Keywords:Oral hygiene; Mouth Diseases; Self Concept; Oral health; Waste Pickers.

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Larissa Goulart de Carvalho, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) / Faculdade de Odontologia

Cirurgiã-dentista pela FOUFF, Niterói, RJ, Brasil. 

Maria Isabel Araujo Lima, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)/ Faculdade de Odontologia

Estudante de Odontologia da FOUFF, Niterói, RJ, Brasil.

Marcos Antônio Albuquerque de Senna, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)/ Instituto de Saúde Coletiva

Doutor em Odontologia Social. Professor Titular do Departamento de Saúde e Sociedade,  Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil. 

Andréa Neiva da Silva, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)/Instituto de Saúde Coletiva

Doutora em Saúde Pública. Professora Associada do Departamento de Saúde e Sociedade,  Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil.

Gabriela Bittencourt Gonzalez Mosegui, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)/Instituto de Saúde Coletiva

Doutora em Saúde Coletiva. Professora Associada do Departamento de Saúde e Sociedade,  Vice-diretora do Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil.

Deison Alencar Lucietto, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)/Instituto de Saúde Coletiva

Professor Adjunto do Departamento de Saúde e Sociedade,  Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ, Brasil.

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Published

2025-04-30

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Revista Pró-UniverSUS V 16 N 1

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Copyright (c) 2025 Larissa Goulart de Carvalho, Maria Isabel Araujo Lima, Marcos Antônio Albuquerque de Senna, Andréa Neiva da Silva, Gabriela Bittencourt Gonzalez Mosegui, Deison Alencar Lucietto

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