South East Local Government Area Research Articles

Gender Based Violence: A Silent Epidemic, Knowledge and Patterns in Ibadan, Oyo State

Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a crucial social, health issues which is a great concern to human rights abuse globally. There could be increase in their presentations and patterns. The study aims to determine knowledge and patterns of GBV among residents of Idi-Arere in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area; Oyo State. Descriptive quantitative cross-sectional design was used among 220 residents of Idi-Arere in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Oyo State were randomly selected. Data was collected by a self-developed questionnaire with the aid of research assistants. Theory of reasoned action was used for the study. Majority 124 (56.4%) of the respondents were females and in 10-59 years range. Most of the respondents had poor knowledge 111 (50.5%) More than half 138 (62.7%) of the total case of the GBV had been sexually abuse one time or the other. Also, majority of the respondents 195 (88.6%) had been physically abused. It is therefore concluded that majority of the victims were 195 (88.6%) females were physically abused and recommended among other things that, Community Health Nurses should assist in preventing gender based violence through family and community intervention programmes.

Some Coagulation and Haematological Parameters of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Individuals Accessing Clinic in Haart Centers in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly reduced the scourge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and its associated mortality, but systemic complications, haematological changes and other complications have been reported in patients receiving HAART (or ART).

PERCEPTION OF MARRIED WOMEN ON BENEFITS OF FRUIT CONSUMPTION IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined perception of married women on benefits of fruit consumption in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design; Population of the study comprised all married women. A sample of two hundred (200) married women was selected using simple random sampling techniques. A structured questionnaire design using a four-point rating scale of agreement was constructed and used for data collection. The instrument was divided into two section, and B, section A contains the demographic information of the respondents, section contains investigation areas of the study, the instrument was pattern of four point Likert, it contains fifteen items. The instrument was validated by two experts in the Department of Vocational and Technical and Technical Education in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Split half method was used, using Spearman Brown Rank Correlation. the reliability coefficients obtained was 0.70. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, The stated hypotheses were tested using t-test statistical tool at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that fruits have many benefits to human health. Even though some fruits benefits are not known to respondents. Educated married women have more knowledge on the benefit of fruits consumption to human health than less non educated women. Young married women acceptance of the benefit of fruits consumption to human health is more. The study recommends among others that Every family should consume varieties of fruits to achieve optimal good health.

Effects of Malaria on some Haematological Parameters among Pregnant Women in Delta State, Nigeria

Aim: To determine the effect of malaria parasitaemia on some haematological parameters of pregnant women in Delta State, Nigeria.
 Study Design: The experiment is a vertical survey of pregnant women.
 Place and Duration: The study was carried out in five designated Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria. They include Ughelli South, Ughelli North, Udu, Uvwie and Ethiope East Local Government Area, between January-August 2021.
 Methodology: Vein puncture technique was used to obtain 5ml of blood from 1000 pregnant women in the five selected government hospital in Delta State. Malaria parasite examination was done using thin and thick blood films, following standard parasitological techniques. Haematological parameters comprising packed cell volume, hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell count, neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocyte and basophils were determined and CD4 count was done using flow cytometry. Socio economic data was obtained with the use of structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using student T-test and Anova.
 Results: Out of the 1000 pregnant women examined, 624 (62.4%) tested positive for malaria. Those with secondary education had the highest prevalence where 234 (23.4%) examined and 202 (86.3%) infected. Data revealed that married women and artisans had very high infections of (70.9%) and (78.7%) respectively. There was a significant difference (p<0.05) in the level of PCV, HB, TWBC, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils, Monocytes and CD4 count of those infected when compared to those uninfected. Women with 1+ve Plasmodium count had CD4 count of 712.68 ± 12.23, those with 2+ve Plasmodium count had CD4 count 628.88±9.11, while those with 3 +++ve Plasmodium count had CD4 count of 578.71±2.10.
 Conclusion: Plasmodium parasitaemia had influenced the haematological parameters of pregnant women in the study. Pregnant women should be advice on the proper use of preventive strategies which include intermittent preventive treatment IPTp and the proper use of insecticide treated bed net.

Knowledge, Perception and Exposure Risk to Passive Smoking Among In-School Adolescents in Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area Nigeria

Passive smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds that are toxic and about 70 that can cause cancer. This is because the smoke that burns off the end of a cigar or cigarette contains more harmful substances (tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, among others) than the smoke inhaled by the smoker. The study investigated the determinants knowledge, perception and exposure risk to passive smoking among in-school Adolescents in Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. Multi stage sampling techniques were used to select four hundred and ten participants (414) among in-school Adolescents in Ibadan Southeast Local Government Area, Nigeria. The instrument was a self-report questionnaire to collect data in the study and was subjected to validation. Obtained data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency and percentages. Also, correlation analyses were used to test the hypothesis at 95% confidence level (α=0.05). Three research questions and two research hypotheses were tested in the study. The results showed that the mean age was 17.05±1.39 years. The result revealed that the majority of the participants 337(82.2%) had poor knowledge about passive smoking, while 73(17.8%) of the respondents had good knowledge about passive smoking. Also, the result revealed that the majority of the participants 165(40.2%) reported low exposure risk of passive smoking. Correlation analyses show that there is a significant relationship between adolescents’ knowledge and exposure risk to passive smoking among in-school adolescents in Ibadan southeast local government area (r=0.22; p=0.000). There is also a significant relationship between perception and exposure risk to passive smoking among in-school adolescents in Ibadan south east local government area (r=0.13; p=0.009). The study therefore concluded and recommended that training programmers’ should be provided to increase the adolescents’ awareness, change their perceptions, increase their ability to protect themselves and help to have a smoke-free environment.

Demographic Characteristics as Predictors of Market Women’s Participation in Radio Educational Programmes in Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Demographic Characteristics as Predictors of Market Women’s Participation in Radio Educational Programmes in Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Use of sachet alcohol and sexual behaviour among adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Availability and affordability of sachet liquor has significantly increased adolescents' access to alcohol in Nigeria. This study investigated use of sachet alcohol and sexual behavior among adolescents in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area(IBSE-LGA), Oyo state, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with three-stage random sampling technique to select 390 adolescents in IBSE-LGA, Oyo state; using quantitative and qualitative instruments(5 IDIs). There were more male adolescents (61.8%); with 14.7±2.6 as mean age; equal proportion of early (10-14years) and late(15-19years) adolescents. Findings show that about 16% of the respondents have not completed Primary School education; half(50%) of the respondents had ever taken alcohol, while 39.5% are current users of sachet alcohol (more males, older adolescents and working class). Many respondents are sexually active(30.5%), out of which 63% did not use any protection in their last sex episode, and 33.6% tok sachet alcohol before sex. There was an association between sachet alcohol use and risky sexual behaviours(p<0.05). Participants of IDI believe alcohol boosts sexual performance. Sex, age and school/work status were related to alcohol use among adolescents. Higher proportion of the adolescents associated alcohol use with heightened sexual performance. Health education strategies (public enlightenment, peer education and life skills training) against adolescent alcohol use is recommended.

Simulating the transmission dynamics and control of typhoid fever in Ibadan, Nigeria

This study aims to assess transmission dynamics of typhoid and simulate effects of treatment, isolation and vaccination in reducing the burden of typhoid fever in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. Secondary data of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Response on reported typhoid fever cases for 2010 to 2017 period in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria were used to achieve the set-out objectives. The study adapted the Susceptible-Infected-Carrier-Recovered (SIIcR) model to simulate effects of the three preventive and control strategies on typhoid fever transmission. Typhoid fever cases were most rampant among the age groups 20 to 40 years (29.0% infected) and &gt; 40 years (35% asymptomatic carriers and 45.0% death) and the least in age group 0 to 28 days (0.22% infected and no death case). A decreasing trend in typhoid fever cases (56 cases per year) was observed which was attributed to improved functional health facilities and their effective utilization. Significant seasonal variation in typhoid infections was found with the highest reported cases at the start of wet (April) and dry (November) seasons. The SIIcR model simulations suggested likelihood of typhoid fever epidemic within two weeks in the community if no prevention and intervention measures were put in place. Major reduction in the carriers’ population significantly reduced the number of infected class and suggested disease-free population within a season of typhoid epidemic (100 days). Model simulations suggested that vaccination and isolation significantly reduced the effect of infected and asymptomatic carrier populations at p&lt;0.05 on the transmission dynamics of typhoid fever.

RELATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH AND VEE MAPPING ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

The study identified Gas laws in ordinary level West African School Certificate (WASSSC) chemistry syllabus, and examined the Relative Effectiveness of Problem Solving Approach (PSA) and Vee Mapping (VMA) on students’ performance in chemistry. The study adopted a pre-test posttest experimental design with lecture method as the control group. The sample consisted of 130 participants selected from three senior secondary school I chemistry students in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Three intact classes were classified two experimental groups (PSA = 45), (VM=42) and a control group (LM=47). A 40 item instrument tagged Gas Laws Chemistry Achievement Test (GLCAT) was developed by the researcher and ascertained for reliability (r=0.78, p<0.05). The study was guided by two hypotheses. Data collected were analysed using ANOVA. The result showed that there was a significant difference in the effectiveness of PSA and VMA on students’ performance in chemistry f(1, 130) = 18.42, p<0.05. Furthermore, PSA was found to be more effective (X = 33.24) than VMA (X=30.136). The study concluded PSA as an effective method of teaching chemistry. Article visualizations:

Lateness: A Recurrent Problem among Secondary School Students in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State Nigeria, Implications for Counselling

The study investigated lateness as a recurrent problem among secondary school students in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Four hypotheses were formulated and an instrument titled “Cause of Lateness to School Questionnaire” (COLTSQ) used to gather data for the study. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.78. It had content validity and language appropriateness. The researcher used two research assistants to administer 325 copies of the questionnaire on SS2 and SS3 students in the 5 public secondary schools used. 300 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved showing 92.3 percent return rate. The data collected were collated and the t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that there is no significant difference between male and female students in their identification of electronic media as a reason for lateness to school, there is no significant difference between students from high and low socio-economic status in their identification of broken home as a reason for lateness to school, there is no significant difference between SS2 and SS3 students in their identification of location of school as a reason for lateness to school, there is no significant difference between students in urban and rural areas in their identification of cultural background as a reason for lateness to school. One of the recommendations is that parents should put in place enforceable rules or time limit for watching television programmes at night and ensure that their children go to bed early.

Determination of the water and sediment quality of the Ellah river, Edo state, Nigeria

The physicochemical characteristics and heavy metal levels in water samples and sediments from the Ellah River in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria were investigated to assess the quality status of the river. Four sampling stations were chosen from upstream (station 1), the bridge (station 2) and downstream stations 3 and 4. The values of all measured parameters were within the WHO safe limits for drinking water, and sediment concentrations of heavy metals were also low. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed significant spatial difference (P Zn>Cd >Mn >Pb>Cu>Cr>Fe>V. The higher metal concentration in sediment necessitates the need to continuously monitor the water body to minimize adverse health impacts of heavy metal poisoning. Key words : Ellah, water quality, sediment, heavy metals, distribution coefficient

Our chairman is very efficient: community participation in the delivery of primary health care in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria.

IntroductionCommunity participation is rapidly being viewed as a requirement for the successful acceptance of health services; it integrates a complicated process which involves customs, beliefs, culture and power relations, not only structures and policies. Yet, there is a wide knowledge gap and changes favouring community participation in primary health care is still minimal. This study aims to assess the process indicators and other factors influencing community participation in the delivery of primary health care.MethodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study using qualitative methods was conducted in Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria between July and September, 2015. The interview and Focus Group Discussion guides centred around five participation indicators of needs assessment, leadership, resource mobilization, organization and management was used to collect data. A total of 12 in-depth interviews and four FGDs were conducted among male and female respondents consisting PHC service providers and community members purposively selected from four wards of the LGA. Spidergrams were constructed to visualize the levels of community participation from respondents' opinions.ResultsAbout 51.1% of the 45 respondents (with mean age 45.5 ± 8.09 years) were males. The respondents view community participation in the delivery of PHC in the LGA as being wide (open). Majority of the service users believe and agree that the level of community participation in their wards is about average while the service providers believed that participation was very high. However, respondents identified female representation, collaboration with pre-existing community structures, top-down and bottom-up approach to service delivery as factors affecting community participation in PHC delivery.ConclusionThis study provides a baseline data on community participation in the delivery of primary health care. Community participation is still an important principle in the delivery of primary health care and it guarantees the positive changes desired in the uptake and sustainability of primary health care programmes.

Environmental contamination and public health risk of soil parasites in Ibadan South East Local Government Area, Nigeria

AbstractEnvironmental contamination by parasites is of public health importance because of the risk of infections for the populace. Soil and faecal samples randomly collected from six selected wards were analysed for parasites; 67.3 and 27.8% prevalence was recorded in soil and stool, respectively. Ascaris (18.4%), hookworm (6.6%), and Trichuris (2.8%) were identified from the stool. In the soil, Ascaris (36.5%), hookworm ova (18.1%), hookworm larvae (30.5%), Strongyloides (4.1%), Toxocara (6.1%), Isospora (1.8%), Toxascaris (1.4%), Cryptosporidium (0.6%), Trichuris (0.4%), and Eimeria (0.3%) were identified. Soil temperature and moisture content percent were significantly correlated with the incidence of parasites. The highest mean parasite intensity (14.5/g soil) was recorded in ward 5, while the lowest (4.2/g soil) was in ward 9 (p < 0.0001). Sandy clay soil had the highest prevalence, and the lowest was in loamy soil, however, differences were insignificant. The type of toilet facility used, source of...

Availability of Library and Information Services for Rural Community Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ewatto, in Esan South East LGA of Edo State

Abstract&#x0D; &#x0D; Objective – This paper examines the availability of Library and Information Services in a rural community using as a case study the community of Ewatto in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria&#x0D; &#x0D; Methods – Questionnaires were distributed by hand in each of Ewatto’s eighteen villages. &#x0D; &#x0D; Results – The survey found that the information needs of Ewatto rural dwellers are in the areas of health, occupation, politics, as well as family and education. Their major sources of information include town criers, oral information from neighbours and newspapers. The major challenges hindering information availability include absence of libraries and information service centres, lack of internet connectivity and poor attitude of rural extension workers.&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusion – For any nation to develop maximally, rural communities must be provided with adequate, relevant, and up-to-date information, the authors recommend the establishment of a library and information centre in Ewatto.

Socio-Cultural Changes, Women Empowerment and Family Welfare among Ubiaja Women of Southern Nigeria

The world in the past has experienced a structured and uni-lineal direction of cultural practice and this has been the domination and execution of leadership, policy and practice by the male sexes in the society, though there have been transformation in most of her cultural practices, the women folk have not been left behind in this transformation process or agenda. The first and the third article of United Nations Millennium Development Goal Strategy is to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, and also to promote gender equality and empower women, all these are to improve the life and the welfare of the families in the world especially the developing countries and Nigeria is not exempted in the scheme motion of development as this study examines with kin interest the socio-cultural changes, the various empowerment scheme available to women and its nexus to family welfare among women of Ubiaja, Nigeria. The study is an exploratory design and made use of 150 respondents in Oyomo, Ugbenin, Uokha, Eguare communities of Esan South East Local Government Area, Ubiaja, respondents were interviewed using a structured questionnaire and an in-depth interview, convenient sampling method was used for the study. Based on the findings, it was realized that most of the women in the selected community have been empowered in one form or the other and it benefits revealing. Conclusion and recommendation were deduced from the findings. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2015.v4n2p427

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Oral Microbial Isolates among Pregnant Women in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Nigeria

Oral pathogenic micro-organisms have been implicated in disease causation elsewhere in the human body especially in pregnancy where they negatively influence birth outcomes. Oral hygiene measures and treatment with appropriate antibiotics prevent this negative effect. Both periodontal diseases and negative pregnancy outcomes are common among pregnant women in Nigeria; however, oral health care is not presently an integral part of antenatal care in our environment. We investigated the types of bacteria present in the mouth of some pregnant women in Ibadan, as well as the sensitivity pattern of these organisms to commonly available antibiotics. Pre-tested questionnaires were used to obtain socio-demographic information as well as oral hygiene and pregnancy history from the participants. This was followed by an intra-oral examination during which an oral swab was taken using a sterile microscopic culturing swab stick and inoculated immediately into Thioglycollate broth. Antimicrobial susceptibility was performed on confirmed pathogens using Kirby-Bauer method. Data was entered into a computer spread sheet. Frequency tables were generated and measures of central tendency calculated. Mean age was 25.28± 4.9 years old. The most prominent oral isolates were Kliebsiella species and Escherichia coli and these were higher in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy respectively. Anti-microbial susceptibility of isolates was highest for Ceftazidime: 263(99.6%), Rocephin: 247(98.9%), Resistance was highest to Co-trimoxazole 108(44.8%) and Tetracycline: 108(43.7%). The high prevalence of pathogenic, non-commensal isolates in the oral cavity of these women is cause for great concern. General personal as well as oral hygiene measures are proposed for the reduction and elimination of these pathogens. Keywords: Pregnancy, oral microbial isolates, antibiotics, susceptibility

Nitrate concentration in drinking water supplies in selected communities of Ibadan Southeast local government, Ibadan, Nigeria

Elevated levels of nitrate in drinking water have been associated with adverse health effects. Most susceptible to nitrate toxicity are infants under six months of age and pregnant women. This study assesses the nitrate concentration of 48 randomly selected wells in an urban-slum setting in Ibadan South East Local Government Area (IBSELGA), Nigeria. The coordinates of the wells were mapped with a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS). The nitrate concentration ranged between 0.00 and 42.80 mgL -1 with a mean of log 10 of 0.735 and a geometric mean of 5.43 mgL -1 ; and 0.00 and 93.30 mgL -1 with a mean of log 10 of 0.696 and a geometric mean of 4.97 mg L -1 for the wet and dry seasons, respectively. During the wet season, the levels of nitrate in all the wells were within the WHO permissible limit of 45 mg L -1 NO 3 . However, during the dry season, few of the wells; six (12.5%) dried up completely. Out of the remaining 42 wells, six (14.3%) had nitrate concentration which exceeded the permissible limit. This same set of wells lacked sanitary features such as lining and cover. Out of the 48 wells, 30 (62.5%) and 24 (50%) were located at ≤10 m from the septic tank/pit latrine and refuse dumps, respectively. Nitrate maps were developed using Georeferenced data for the water points. The nitrate exceedence map produced showed water sources within the study area with nitrate concentration exceeding the recommended limit and therefore requiring urgent intervention. The results of this study will serve as indicator for determining risk areas with respect to nitrate concentration in drinking water and therefore help in decision making activities. Key words : Global positioning system, Ibadan, nitrate, nitrate exceedence, wells, urban slum.

Efficacy of solar water disinfection for well waters: Case study of Ibadan slums, Nigeria

The study was carried out to assess the efficacy of solar radiation as a disinfection method for well waters in some communities in the south east local government area of Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. Well water sampling and quality tests were done during the dry season and parameters such as total solids, suspended solids, total hardness and coli form count were determined using various laboratory methods. Solar disinfection techniques were used and parameters such as volume of water, hours of exposure, colour of container and turbidity were considered. Data collected were analyzed using statistical packages, results are expressed in percentages, frequencies and representation. A 100% coli form count reduction was achieved for 4 and 5 L water samples in 7 L container. 7 h and above of exposure to sunlight were found to be ideal in reducing the coli form count. The degree of disinfection was relatively higher with white (97.9%) and black (98.4%) containers as compared to brown (95%) and blue (82%) containers. With increasing turbidity, solar radiation efficacy decreases. The experiments were found to provide satisfactory and viable performance compared to WHO drinking water standard with MPN count to be 7.2 per 100 ml for 7 h of exposure and 1.4 per 100 ml 8 h of exposure compared to 2478 per 100 ml before the solar disinfection exercise. Key words: Well waters, solar radiation, disinfection, Ibadan.

Oral mucosal lesions and temporomandibular joint impairment of elderly people in the South East Local Government Area of Ibadan

To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) impairment and oral health-related habits in the elderly people in South East Local Government Area (SELGA) in Ibadan. SELGA is one of the largest local government areas in Oyo State, Nigeria and has a population of 225,800. A cross-sectional survey. A randomly selected sample of 690 elderly people from 23 wards in SELGA were examined by two trained and calibrated examiners using mirror, probe and natural light. One hundred and fifty-five (22.46%) of the elderly examined had one or more oral pathology lesions, representing infection-related swelling, non-infection-related swelling, pre-malignant lesions, denture stomatitis, non-denture based ulcers, angular cheilitis, geographic tongue, scrotal tongue, lichen planus, hyper-pigmentation and TMJ impairment. Fifty-five (35.5%) of these pathologies were infection-related swellings. Six (3.9%) of the pathologies were denture-related stomatitis, 14(9.03%) were pre-malignant lesions, 14(9.03%) were non-infection-related swelling, while 27 (17.4%) were TMJ impairment. The rest of the lesions constituted the remaining 25.1%. Only 15.9% of the participants had tobacco-related habits, 10.7% drank alcohol, whilst 41.6% chewed kola nuts. Oral pathoses prevalence (22.46%) was similar to findings in developed countries (29.9%) but with a reversal of causal factors, infection-related swellings were more common, whereas pre-malignant lesions were less common. The infections were mostly complications from periodontal disease, which culminated in abscess formation. Tobacco-related habits were not highly prevalent among the elderly people in SELGA. However, oral pathoses resulting from nutritional deficiencies were the third most frequent lesions observed.

Pattern of tooth loss in an elderly population from Ibadan, Nigeria

To determine tooth loss, edentulousness, causes of tooth loss and pattern of tooth loss in the elderly in South East Local Government area (SELGA) in Ibadan. SELGA is one of the largest in Oyo State, Nigeria and has a population of 225,800. A cross-sectional survey. A total of 690 elderly individuals who were 65 years and above living in various wards in SELGA were interviewed by two interviewers and examined by two trained and calibrated examiners whilst two record clerks recorded all the findings of the examination. Forty-eight per cent of the subjects in the study had not lost any teeth. The mean tooth loss was 4.5+/-7.6. Percentage edentulousness was 1.3% and this was higher in males than in females. This difference was not statistically significant (chi(2)=0.07 p=0.7). The total number of teeth lost was 3,102, 14% of the total number of teeth examined. The study showed that caries was not a major cause of tooth loss. Only 22 (0.7%) teeth were lost as a result of caries, 19 (0.6%) were lost because of trauma and periodontal disease contributed to loss of 3,061 (98.7%) teeth. Mandibular teeth exhibited a higher rate of retention than maxillary teeth. The percentage of elderly individuals with tooth loss increased with age. The study highlights the high life expectancy of a tooth among the elderly in SELGA. Despite the different cause of tooth loss in this area, in comparison with developed countries, the pattern of tooth retention appeared similar.