Association between oral health knowledge and practices of Saudi Pregnant women in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Gaffar, Balgis; Tantawi, Maha El; Al‐Ansari, Asim; Alagl, Adel S.

doi:10.26719/2016.22.6.411

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“…Our results confirmed that a small proportion of women (13.7%) visited dental office for regular dental visits. A previous study by Gaffar et al, (2016) showed that 18% of women regularly visited dentists in Dammam, Eastern province of Saudi Arabia [14]. The reason of slightly lower regular dental attendance in our study compared with the results by Gaffar et al might be related to the method of data collection.…”

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“…So, routine dental visits should be performed not only while being pregnant but also when not pregnant. Evidence also shows that women who perform routine dental visits demonstrate improved knowledge about the prevention of caries in children [14]. Therefore, the American Dental Association recommends that pregnant women should not be treated differently from non-pregnant women, and strongly advises on following the guidelines of treating pregnant women [21].…”

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dental Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

Albasry

Alhaddad

Benrashed

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BACKGROUND: Oral and systemic problems are common among pregnant women. Routine dental visits are important for the maintenance of optimal oral health which is linked with systemic health. AIM: To evaluate dental care utilization and related factors among pregnant women in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals and healthcare centers in the cities of Khobar, Dammam, and Qatif in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A piloted tested self-administered questionnaire available in Arabic and English languages was distributed among a calculated sample of 341 pregnant women. Pearson's chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: In the study, 270 questionnaires were analyzed giving a response rate of 79.2%. Mean age of the participants was 29 ± 5.9 years. There were 43.7% pregnant women who received dental treatment when they have a dental problem and only 13.7% performed routine dental visit. Half the sample (52.6%) avoided dental visits during pregnancy and dental treatment being unsafe was the most common reason for avoiding dental visits. After adjustment, routine dental visits during pregnancy were 7.38 times higher among Saudis compared with non-Saudis women (p 0.05). The participants who had a negative perception about the safety of dental treatment had significantly lower odds (OR 0.31, p 0.036) of dental attendance for routine dental visits. CONCLUSION: Routine dental visits were low among pregnant women and many visited dentists when they had a dental problem. Negative perception about the safety of dental treatment was associated with reduced regular dental visits during pregnancy. Pregnant women should be educated about the importance of receiving dental care for the maintenance of optimal oral health.

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dental Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

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“…In the study by Avula et al [27] (India, 2013), 20.9% brushed their teeth twice a day. In the one by Gaffar et al [28] (Saudi-Arabia, 2016), the percentage was 51%, 100% in Bamanikar and Kee's study [29] (Brunei, 2013), and 84% in the one by Martínez-Beneyto et al [24] (Murcia -Spain-, 2011). However, in the present study, 79.9% affirmed that they brushed their teeth twice or more a day.…”

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Oral Health Knowledge and Related Factors among Pregnant Women Attending to a Primary Care Center in Spain

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Nakdali

Sanz

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Our aim was to assess the knowledge of pregnant women in terms of oral health and prevention, correlating it with socio-sanitary and educational factors, as well as self-care and oral health state referred. A total of 139 women from a Health Department in Comunidad Valenciana (Valencia, Spain) participated in the study. They underwent an auto-administered survey which included socio-economic and educational factors, self-care in terms of oral hygiene, referred oral health state, and general knowledge on prevention and oral health. Chi-squared test (χ2 test) and ANOVA (p < 0.05) were performed for the analysis. Variables significantly associated with general knowledge were included in a logistic regression analysis. Variables which explained general knowledge in terms of oral health were Spanish nationality (Exp B = 3.59 p = 0.017), secondary/bachelor or equivalent level of education (Exp B = 0.23 p = 0.010), medium or high level of self-care (Exp B = 0.146 p = 0.024 and Exp B = 0.208 p = 0.046, respectively), and medium or high knowledge on prevention (Exp B = 0.092 p = 0.003 and Exp B = 0.280 p = 0.017, respectively). Level of education, nationality, self-care, and knowledge on prevention and oral health were the factors that determined a greater level of general knowledge on oral health from the pregnant women.

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“…15 This is following several studies that conclude that good practice does not always follow good knowledge, but several factors influence education level, work, and resi-dence. 16,17,18 The Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) is a first-level health service facility that prioritises promotional and preventive efforts. 19 Promotional efforts of Sukajadi Community Health Centre, including several programs, including Integrated Health Service (Posyandu), School Dental Care (UKGS), and Village Midwife Clinic (Polindes).…”

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Correlation of knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women’s oral health

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Introduction: During pregnancy, hormonal changes can increase susceptibility to oral diseases. Oral disease can pose a risk for the baby's oral health and pregnancy outcomes. Oral problems and their complications during pregnancy can be prevented by maintaining oral health behaviours that include knowledge, attitude, and practice. This study was aimed to analyse the correlation of knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women's oral health. Methods: A descriptive-analytic research with a cross-sectional method was conducted towards 65 pregnant women at Sukajadi Community Health Centre (Puskesmas), Bandung, taken as a sample through purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. The statistical test used in this study was the Spearman correlation test. Results: The study showed that 66.2% of pregnant women had good knowledge of oral health care, 27.7% had adequate knowledge, and 6.2% had poor knowledge. Observation on oral health care attitude found that 56.9% of pregnant women had a good attitude, 43.1% had a fair attitude, and none were in the poor category. Oral health care practice of pregnant women resulted from 15.4% was in a good category, 60.0% in the fair category and 24.6% was in the poor category. The statistical analysis results between the attitude and the practice of oral health care showed a weak correlation with the correlation coefficient (rs) 0.124 and a significance value (p-value) was higher than 0.05 (0.325), indicating that there was no significant relationship between attitudes and the practice of oral health care. Conclusion: There is no correlation between knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women's oral health.

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Association between oral health knowledge and practices of Saudi Pregnant women in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dental Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dental Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

Oral Health Knowledge and Related Factors among Pregnant Women Attending to a Primary Care Center in Spain

Correlation of knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women’s oral health

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