%0 Journal Article
%T Dietary Habits, Ulcer Characteristics, and Preference for Traditional Chinese Medicine as Predictors of Psychological Distress and Impaired OHRQoL in Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
%A Alessandro Conti
%A Marco R. Bianchi
%A Lucia F. Romano
%J Journal of Current Research in Oral Surgery
%@ 3062-3480
%D 2021
%V 1
%N 1
%R 10.51847/J7xPjNHo7a
%P 110-128
%X Repeated episodes that limit oral function intensify anxiety, depressive symptoms, and declines in oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) among individuals with Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS). Yet, the precise contributors to these psychological burdens and OHRQoL reductions are still not fully clarified.This study sought to measure psychological distress and OHRQoL impairment in people with RAS and to determine adjustable risk factors underlying these declines to guide focused intervention strategies. A cross-sectional survey was administered to RAS participants using both online and paper formats. Data on demographic and clinical variables, along with anxiety, depression, and OHRQoL scores, were obtained and evaluated. Extended ulcer duration and choosing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments emerged as notable predictors for increased anxiety and depression in RAS patients. Frequent intake of fried foods (OR: 3.88, p = 0.006) heightened anxiety risk. Individuals reporting higher fruit consumption (B: 3.42, p 
%U https://tsdp.net/article/dietary-habits-ulcer-characteristics-and-preference-for-traditional-chinese-medicine-as-predictors-tlo1qcauocaztbf