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Title

Female Hormonal Medications and Risk Indicators of Periodontitis: Insights from the NHANES

Organization

Department: Community & Public Health

University: Idaho State University College: Health Professions Department: Community & Public Health 20

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City

Pocatello

Coverage

Unknown to Unknown

Creator

Sowmya Natarajan

Publisher

Idaho State University

Type

Thesis

Is Complete

No

Date Published

7/13/2023

Archive

digital

City: Pocatello

Degree

Master

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Abstracts

Changing hormone levels in women caused by medication for birth control and hormonal therapy are risk factors for periodontal disease. Periodontitis is an advanced stage of periodontal disease that may have detrimental systemic health consequences. This study examines the association between Female Hormone Medication (FHM: birth control pills and hormonal medications prescribed for other therapeutic purposes) usage and the risk of periodontitis in women aged 30-44 years. A repeated cross-section analysis was completed using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (N=1783). Chi-Square tests and binomial logistic regression were used to determine if FHM were significant predictors of periodontitis risk while controlling for demographics and smoking status. The dental visit status of participants was examined to understand the association Female Hormone Medications were not significant predictors of the risk of periodontitis. Dental visit status, perception of dental health, smoking status, and demographics were significant factors predicting the odds of periodontitis risk.