Structural and Intermediary Social Determinants of Oral Health Among Egyptian Women

NCT04138550 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: PUB 1114003
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 300
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Globally, there is substantial evidence indicating that low household income, lack of education, poor living conditions and inadequate psycho-social social support are potential risk factors for morbidity and premature death. Despite that, worldwide, there is scarcity in evidence on potential social determinants of oral health among different population groups.The study aims To identify the potential social determinants with an influence on oral health status of Egyptian women.

Conditions

Oral Health

Keywords

Social determinants; Oral health; Women; Egypt

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Social determinants

  Questionnaire Likert scale 1 - 5

  11 months from enrollment

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Caries Experience

  11 months from enrollment

• Gingival/periodontal health

  11 months from enrollment

• Esthetics

  11 months from enrollment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Egyptian women in child bearing age (18-49 years) attending one of the governmental primary healthcare units selected for the survey.

You may qualify if:

• Egyptian women in child bearing age (18-49 years) attending one of the governmental primary healthcare units.

You may not qualify if:

• Women who recently moved from one place of residence to another.
• Women attending the dental clinic at one of the primary health units selected for the survey.
• Pregnant Women.
• Completely Edentulous Women.
• Women with mental or psychological issues.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Misr International University: lead

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Study Officials

• Mahassen M. Farghaly, Professor

  MIU Vice President for Community Services and Environmental Affairs

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Khaled M. Keraa, Dr

CONTACT

(+20)1005048718; khaled.koraa@miuegypt.edu.eg

Reham K. Abou El Fadl, Dr

CONTACT

(+20)1005441171; reham.k.abouelfadl@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 21, 2019
• First Posted: October 24, 2019
• Study Start (Estimated): December 1, 2027
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2028
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2028
• Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-03