Table 1 GOHAI items and frequency distribution of the responses (n = 90)

How often did you limit the kinds or amounts of food you eat because of problems with your teeth or denture ?

47

(52.2%)

17

(18.9%)

14

(15.6%)

11

(12.2%)

1

(1.1%)

How often did you have trouble biting or chewing any kinds of food, such as a firm meat or apples ?

32

(35.6%)

22

(22.2%)

19

(21.1%)

9

(10%)

9

(10%)

How often were you able to swallow comfortably ?

30

(33.3%)

36

(40%)

10

(11.1%)

6

(6.7%)

6

(6.7%)

How often have your teeth or dentures prevented you from speaking the way you wanted ?

60

(66.7%)

8

(8.9%)

10

(11.1%)

5

(5.6%)

5

(5.6%)

How often were you able to eat anything without feeling discomfort ?

18

(20%)

25

(27.8%)

17

(18.9%)

17

(18.9%)

13

(14.4%)

How often did you limit contacts with people because of the condition of your teeth or dentures ?

68

(75.6%)

5

(5.6%)

10

(11.1%)

3

(3.3%)

4

(4.4%)

How often were you pleased or happy with the appearance of your teeth, gums or dentures ?

11

(12.2%)

36

(40%)

19

(21.1%)

15

(16.7%)

9

(10%)

How often did you use medication to relieve pain or discomfort around your mouth ?

31

(34.4%)

20

(22.2%)

25

(27.8%)

8

(8.9%)

6

(6.7%)

How often were you worried or concerned about the problems with your teeth, gums or dentures ?

27

(30%)

15

(16.7%)

24

(26.7%)

18

(20%)

6

(6.7%)

How often did you feel nervous or self-conscious because of problems with your teeth, gums or dentures ?

35

(38.9%)

18

(20%)

24

(26.7%)

10

(11.1%)

3

(3.3%)

How often did you feel uncomfortable eating in front of people because of problems with your teeth or dentures?

66

(73.3%)

7

(7.8%)

11

(12.2%)

1

(1.1%)

5

(5.6%)

How often were your teeth or gums sensitive to hot, cold or sweet foods ?

22

(24.4%)

18

(20%)

30

(33.3%)

11

(12.2%)

9

(10%)