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Not applicable (single-group prevalence) vs Not applicable (single-group prevalence): Poor (inadequate) oral hygiene (prevalence)
- Population
- Children (<18 years) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in India
- Intervention
- Not applicable (single-group prevalence)
- Comparison
- Not applicable (single-group prevalence)
- Outcome
- Poor (inadequate) oral hygiene (prevalence)
Poor oral hygiene affects about 38% of children with IDD in India (pooled prevalence 0.38, 95% CI 0.21-0.59; high heterogeneity; ungraded).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Not applicable (single-group prevalence) vs Not applicable (single-group prevalence) Poor (inadequate) oral hygiene (prevalence) · Children (<18 years) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in India · India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra); schools/institutions and community, Overall Poor oral hygiene affects about 38% of children with IDD in India (pooled prevalence 0.38, 95% CI 0.21-0.59; high heterogeneity; ungraded). Oral health status of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in India: a systematic… (2024) All outcomes | Prevalence 38 [21, 59] | 5 studies · 1333 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health status of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 All outcomes | Earliest available date to 31 March 2024 | 29 | Not applicable |
How reviews are matched to this question
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