Objectives: This study aims to explore the status quo of health literacy and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic periodontitis and determine their correlation to understand the influencing factors of health literacy and quality of life.
Methods: A total of 150 elderly patients with chronic periodontitis were investigated using the general information questionnaire, Oral Health Literacy-Adult Questionnaire, and Oral Health Impact Profile for Chronic Periodontitis.
Results: The total scores of health literacy and quality of life of elderly patients with chronic periodontitis were 6.59±4.11 and 29.25±9.42, respectively. The total score of health literacy was negatively correlated with the total score of quality of life (r=-0.234, P<0.01). Regression analysis showed that age, place of residence, education level, and disease understanding were the influencing factors of health literacy. Family history, smoking, and education level were the influencing factors of quality of life.
Conclusions: The health literacy level of elderly patients with chronic periodontitis is insufficient, and their quality of life needs to be improved. Improving the health literacy of patients is an effective way to improve their quality of life. Nursing staff must formulate corresponding health education strategies to improve the health literacy of patients and improve their quality of life.
目的: 探讨老年慢性牙周炎患者健康素养与生活质量现状以及两者的相关性，了解健康素养与生活质量的影响因素。方法: 采用一般资料调查问卷、成人口腔健康素养问卷及慢性牙周炎患者生活质量量表对150例老年慢性牙周炎患者进行调查。结果: 老年慢性牙周炎患者健康素养总分为（6.59±4.11）分，生活质量总分为（29.25±9.42）分；健康素养与生活质量总分呈负相关（r=-0.234，P<0.01）。回归分析显示：年龄、居住地、文化程度、疾病了解情况是健康素养的影响因素，家族病史、吸烟、文化程度是生活质量的影响因素。结论: 老年慢性牙周炎患者健康素养水平不足，生活质量有待提高，提高患者健康素养是改善其生活质量的有效途径，建议制定相应健康教育策略以提高患者健康素养，改善其生活质量。.
Keywords: chronic periodontitis; health literacy; quality of life.