Abstract：
OBJECTIVE: Gerontological education and intergenerational contact are proven strategies for effectively combating ageism. In this context, this study investigates the association between gerontological education, intergenerational contact, and ageism among dental students.
METHODS: Gerontological education from students\' perspective, intergenerational contact, and ageism were assessed using a questionnaire containing sociodemographical aspects and an ageism scale (ASDS-Braz). The sample included students enrolled in the final year of dental programs at three public universities in southern Brazil. A multilevel Poisson regression was conducted to assess factors associated with ASDS-Braz scores.
RESULTS: A modest correlation was identified between dental schools in terms of reducing ageism, and a weak correlation was found between self-reported race and ageism. Notably, statistically significant findings were observed across family relationship with older individuals: students who reported having a poor relationship with older adults in their families presented 45% higher ageism scores than did those with an excellent relationship.
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggested that while some gerontological education was reported by the participants, it may not be sufficient to prepare dental students to provide effective oral healthcare to older adults and to reduce ageism among them. Additionally, reinforcing positive aspects of intergenerational relationships may be an additional strategy in combating ageism within this population.
METHODS: Gerontological education from students\' perspective, intergenerational contact, and ageism were assessed using a questionnaire containing sociodemographical aspects and an ageism scale (ASDS-Braz). The sample included students enrolled in the final year of dental programs at three public universities in southern Brazil. A multilevel Poisson regression was conducted to assess factors associated with ASDS-Braz scores.
RESULTS: A modest correlation was identified between dental schools in terms of reducing ageism, and a weak correlation was found between self-reported race and ageism. Notably, statistically significant findings were observed across family relationship with older individuals: students who reported having a poor relationship with older adults in their families presented 45% higher ageism scores than did those with an excellent relationship.
CONCLUSIONS: The results suggested that while some gerontological education was reported by the participants, it may not be sufficient to prepare dental students to provide effective oral healthcare to older adults and to reduce ageism among them. Additionally, reinforcing positive aspects of intergenerational relationships may be an additional strategy in combating ageism within this population.
摘要：
目的：老年教育和代际接触是有效对抗年龄歧视的有效策略。在这种情况下，这项研究调查了老年学教育，代际联系,和牙科学生的年龄歧视。
方法：从学生的角度进行老年学教育，代际联系,和年龄歧视使用包含社会人口统计学方面的问卷和年龄歧视量表（ASDS-Braz）进行评估。样本包括在巴西南部三所公立大学牙科课程最后一年注册的学生。进行多水平泊松回归以评估与ASDS-Braz评分相关的因素。
结果：在减少年龄歧视方面，牙科学校之间存在适度的相关性，自我报告的种族和年龄歧视之间存在弱相关性。值得注意的是,在与老年人的家庭关系中观察到有统计学意义的发现:报告与家庭中老年人关系不良的学生的年龄歧视得分比关系良好的学生高45%.
结论：结果表明，尽管参与者报告了一些老年学教育，让牙科学生为老年人提供有效的口腔保健和减少老年人的年龄歧视可能还不够。此外,加强代际关系的积极方面可能是打击该人群中年龄歧视的另一项策略。
方法：从学生的角度进行老年学教育，代际联系,和年龄歧视使用包含社会人口统计学方面的问卷和年龄歧视量表（ASDS-Braz）进行评估。样本包括在巴西南部三所公立大学牙科课程最后一年注册的学生。进行多水平泊松回归以评估与ASDS-Braz评分相关的因素。
结果：在减少年龄歧视方面，牙科学校之间存在适度的相关性，自我报告的种族和年龄歧视之间存在弱相关性。值得注意的是,在与老年人的家庭关系中观察到有统计学意义的发现:报告与家庭中老年人关系不良的学生的年龄歧视得分比关系良好的学生高45%.
结论：结果表明，尽管参与者报告了一些老年学教育，让牙科学生为老年人提供有效的口腔保健和减少老年人的年龄歧视可能还不够。此外,加强代际关系的积极方面可能是打击该人群中年龄歧视的另一项策略。
