Year : 2022

Volume : Volume 13

Issue : Issue 5

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Abstract

Background: Transgenderism in India is a widely known culture yet mainstream population has no proper awareness about the community. They are maltreated and oppressed socially and mostly; they are disowned by their own family due to the fact of being a transgender. Social adversity, an umbrella term refers to issues such as violent crime, segregation, exposure to delinquent peers, poverty, and poor parenting, is one of the strongest risk factors for developing an antisocial behavior. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of perceived chronic social adversity (PCSA) on the Oral Health status among Eunuchs. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 60 study participants. PCSA scale was used to assess the level of chronic social adversity. Clinical examination was done using the WHO oral health assessment form 2013. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20, (P < 0.05*) was considered as statistically significant. Chi-square test was used. Results: A total of sixty Eunuchs had taken part in answering the questionnaire and completing the examination. Mean age is 35.5 years. The highest correct response rate recorded of all questions was 39% where 23 participants agreed that they always feel abandoned (P ≤ 0.005*). In the age group, 27–36 years showed the highest prevalence of poor oral health status. Conclusion: We observed that there is a negative impact of social adversity on the oral health status on eunuchs. This present study showed the view of oral health as an outcome which shares an array of psychosocial, biological, and social factors interplay.

Keywords: Eunuchs, Social adversity, Oral health status, Cross cultural adaptation.