Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in HIV Positive Children: A Systematic Review Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs in Pediatric Aids Patients

Abstract

Children with Human Immunodeficiency virus are immunocompromised and are susceptible to multiple infections due to immature immune response. Oral manifestations are considered to prognostic markers for AIDS. Poor oral health often reduces the quality of life and lead to more systematic issues for children. This review was undertaken to systematically analyse the Oral Health related Quality of life of children infected with HIV. 3 articles which fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the present systematic review. It was found that children with have poor oral health related quality of life compared. Oral hygiene instructions should be taught to children and their caregivers to improve their oral health related quality of life.