Qualitative study on factors contributing to social avoidance in patients with missing teeth
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240416-02088
- VernacularTitle:牙列缺失患者社交回避因素的质性研究
- Author:
Xiaoqing YIN
1
;
Peng GAO
;
Shan GAO
;
Chen YANG
;
Zhaolan GUAN
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学附属口腔医院口腔种植科，口腔疾病研究与防治国家级重点实验室培育建设点，江苏省口腔转化医学工程研究中心，南京 210029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dental arch deficiency;
Social avoidance;
Self-image;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(6):746-750
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the factors influencing social avoidance in patients with dental arch deficiency.Methods:A purposive sampling method was used to select patients with dental arch deficiency who visited the Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Stomatological Hospital from July 2023 to February 2024. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and the Colaizzi 7-step method was used to analyze the interview data.Results:A total of 14 patients with dental arch deficiency were interviewed, aged 36 to 72 years; eight were male, and six were female. Three main themes and eight sub-themes were identified: body image dysregulation (speech impairment, chewing dysfunction, muscle imbalance, appearance pressure, and conflict with social identity) ; loss of self-identity (over-awareness of self, internalized social stigma, and catastrophic interpretation) ; lack of social support network (insufficient medical team support and lack of support from core social circles) .Conclusions:Healthcare providers can develop intervention measures based on the factors influencing social avoidance in patients with dental arch deficiency to help patients restore social functionality.
