Perception of Gingival Bleeding by People and Healthcare Professionals: A Multicentre Study in an Adult French Population

Alexandre Baudet, Thomas Veynachter, Hélène Rousseau, Fani Anagnostou, Sylvie Jeanne, Valérie Orti, Nathalie Thilly, Céline Clément and Catherine Bisson
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Alexandre Baudet: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Lorraine, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
Thomas Veynachter: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Lorraine, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
Hélène Rousseau: Platform Support for Clinical Research, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500 Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy, France
Fani Anagnostou: Department of Periodontology, University Hospital and University of Diderot, 75006 Paris, France
Sylvie Jeanne: Department of Periodontology, University Hospital and University of Rennes 1, 35000 Rennes, France
Valérie Orti: Department of Periodontology, University Hospital and University of Montpellier, 34193 Montpellier, France
Nathalie Thilly: Platform Support for Clinical Research, University Hospital of Nancy, 54500 Vandoeuvre-Lès-Nancy, France
Céline Clément: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Lorraine, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
Catherine Bisson: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Lorraine, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 16, 1-12

Abstract: Gingival bleeding (GB) is a common sign of gingival inflammation, which indicates the presence of periodontal diseases. This study aimed to describe the perception of French adults about their self-reported GB and answers of healthcare professionals regarding the GB reported by these interviewees. A questionnaire administered by one investigator in each of three public settings of four cities in France from September 2016 to November 2017. Among 794 adults interviewed, 502 (63.2%) reported a GB. Among them, 414 (82.5%) believed that GB is benign, and 309 (61.6%) declared one or more responses. The three main responses were to use mouthwash (29.3%), to change to a soft-bristle toothbrush (20.1%) and to modify the brushing technique (19.3%). Almost half (49.0%) questioned at least one healthcare professional concerning their GB: a dentist (43.0%), a physician (14.1%), and a pharmacist (8.0%). The main response of each healthcare professional was: for dentists: a “prescription of mouthwash”, for physicians to say “gingival bleeding is not serious”; and for pharmacists: “to sell a mouthwash”. Most of the participants considered their GB as benign and had inappropriate responses, which indicates their lack of knowledge regarding periodontal health. The same conclusions can be drawn for healthcare professionals, as reported by interviewees.

Keywords: gingival bleeding; gingivitis; periodontal diseases awareness; self-report; reaction; oral hygiene; healthcare professional (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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