Ageism towards older people among Dental students
does this need to be discussed during dental training?
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Ageism, Students Dental, Health EducationAbstract
Due to the increase in life expectancy of the Brazilian population, ageism should be considered taking into account the importance of the well-being and comfort of the older people in dental care. The aim of this study is to characterize and analyze the profile of undergraduate students in a Dentistry course in southern Brazil, in relation to ageism during their training. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The following variables were analyzed: gender, age group, race/skin color, living with the elderly, completing a clinical subject, taking a Geriatric Dentistry subject, caring for the elderly in bed or in a wheelchair and providing guidance to caregivers of dependent elderly people; the outcome under study was the presence of ageism against older people. Data analysis was carried out using Pearson's chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests, with p<0.05 considered statistically significant. Of all the students taking part in the study (n = 407), the highest prevalence was of students with low ageism (55.3%). When identifying the predictors of ageism, statistically significant differences were observed for age group, in which the youngest (18-23 years) had high ageism; self-declared whites had a higher prevalence of high ageism. Those participants who had already completed a clinical subject showed low ageism. There is a need to implement actions aimed at Dental students right from the beginning. Proposals include strengthening the Geriatric Dentistry extension program, developing elective subjects on the topic and discussion groups with the participation of students and professors on aging. Consequently, it is believed that these practices will provide academic training that is inclusive and respectful of the elderly and has the potential to transform social paradigms.
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