Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Kida, Irene Anderson"
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Clinical and socio-behavioral correlates of tooth loss: a study of older adults in Tanzania
Kida, Irene Anderson; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Strand, Gunhild Vesterhus; Masalu, Joyce R. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-03-15)Background: Focusing 50 year olds and above, this study assessed the frequency, extent and correlates of tooth loss due to various reasons. Frequency and correlates of posterior occluding support was also investigated. ... -
Examining tooth loss, oral impacts on daily performances and satisfaction with chewing ability: a household survey of older adults in Tanzania
Kida, Irene Anderson (Doctoral thesis, 2007-10-16)Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence, extent and risk indicators of tooth loss, and how it impacts on the quality of life of older adults living in rural and urban areas of Tanzania. ... -
Psychometric properties and the prevalence, intensity and causes of oral impacts on daily performance (OIDP) in a population of older Tanzanians
Kida, Irene Anderson; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Strand, Gunhild Vesterhus; Masalu, Joyce R.; Tsakos, Georgios (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-08-27)Background: The objective was to study whether a Kiswahili version of the OIDP (Oral Impacts on Daily Performance) inventory was valid and reliable for use in a population of older adults in urban and rural areas of Tanzania; ...