Oral Health Status and Literacy/Knowledge Amongst Pregnant Women in Shanghai

Hu, Wenqi; Wang, Yijun; Chen, Ruyu; Pan, Tingting

doi:10.1016/j.identj.2022.06.005

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“…Oral health attitudes 93.42% of pregnant women recognised the importance of oral examinations, which is consistent with previous research that reported a range of 82.5-97.32% [12,29,31,32]. Despite this awareness, only 9.28% of participants in this study opted for regular oral examinations before pregnancy, which is lower than other studies that reported a range of 15-55% [29,31]. In contrast, a study by Lakshmi et al [30] found that only 1% of pregnant women underwent regular dental check-ups.…”

Section: Oral Health Knowledgesupporting

confidence: 89%

“…Furthermore, our study found that 88.78% of the participants agreed that prompt treatment is necessary for oral diseases during pregnancy, and 67.70% of the participants believed that gingival bleeding required medical treatment. These ndings suggest that higher awareness of oral health problems during pregnancy than the results reported by Hu et al (42.86%) [29] and Lakshmi et al (50.2%) [30]. The higher awareness in our study might be attributed to the fact that most pregnant women were urban locals with higher education levels and better oral health awareness.…”

Section: Oral Health Knowledgecontrasting

confidence: 53%

“…According to this study, a large proportion (87.23%) of pregnant women brushed their teeth at least twice a day, while some also ossed (17.79%) and gargled (43.71%) to maintain their oral hygiene. The percentage of pregnant women who brushed their teeth in other countries was 74-89% [14,28,29]. However, some studies had a lower percentage of pregnant women who brushed their teeth (Gupta et al reported a percentage of 36%) [33].…”

Section: Oral Health Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, future longitudinal studies will be conducted through telephonic follow-ups to promote oral health awareness and encourage positive oral health behaviours. Improved oral health management among pregnant women might result in better oral health outcomes in mothers and their children [29].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women in South China: a cross-sectional prenatal survey

Lin,

Jiang,

Pang

et al. 2023

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Background The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy make women more susceptible to oral diseases. The oral health of pregnant women is closely associated with the health of their new-borns. This cross-sectional survey aimed to evaluate the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pregnant women in South China. Methods From June 2016 to June 2017, pregnant women visiting the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University were administered a cross-sectional survey on oral health. Results In the survey, more than 90% acknowledged the importance of brushing and gargling, while approximately half were aware of the benefits of fluoride (48.36%) and pit and fissure sealant (50.29%). Older women residing in local towns, who had higher levels of education and income, and who possessed medical insurance covering dental care, demonstrated better oral health knowledge in various areas (all P < 0.05). Only 9.28% underwent regular oral check-ups before pregnancy. The primary reason cited for refusing oral check-ups before pregnancy were the lack of dental issues (51.84%) and insufficient time (30.56%). In addition, a large proportion (87.23%) of pregnant women brushed their teeth at least twice a day, while some also flossed (17.79%) and gargled (43.71%) to maintain their oral hygiene.Most pregnant women obtained oral health information from books and newspapers (50.10%), online media (48.55%), and medical professionals (45.65%). Conclusions In conclusion, most pregnant women demonstrated good KAP in regard to general oral health. However, several influencing factors, such as age, residency, education level, household income, and medical insurance might affect the KAP of pregnant women concerning their oral health.

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Section: Oral Health Knowledgesupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Oral Health Knowledgecontrasting

confidence: 53%

Section: Oral Health Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women in South China: a cross-sectional prenatal survey

Lin,

Jiang,

Pang

et al. 2023

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“…Like our study, the WHO questionnaire was used in this study to measure DMFT index in pregnant women [12]. This rate was signi cantly lower in the study of Hu et al (2023) that was conducted on the pregnant women in Shanghai (2.27). This difference can be justi ed given the education status and the low cost of treatment in China compared to Iran [13].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 90%

Evaluating the Relationship between DMFT Index and Quality of Life of Pregnant Women in Hamadan

Tiznobaik,

Taheri,

Momenimovahed

et al. 2023

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Background: Pregnancy is one the most important stages of life for women. It causes local changes in the oral cavity, which may affect the quality of life of pregnant women. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between DMFT index and Quality of Life (QoL) of pregnant women in Hamadan in 2019. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 220 pregnant women living in Hamadan city were selected by cluster and convenient sampling methods. Demographic information, quality of life and DMFT index of the participants were assessed. The quality of life associated with the oral cavity was assessed by the standardized OHIP14 questionnaire, and the DMFT index was assessed based on the WHO questionnaire. The data were analyzed by SPSS-16 software at the significant level of P <0.05. Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 25.35 ± 2.9 years. The mean DMFT in the pregnant women was 11.15 ± 4.8. The decayed tooth with a mean of 5.56 ± 3.6, the filled tooth without a decay with a mean of 3.93 ± 2.9, and missing teeth due to decay with a mean of 1.66 ± 1.6 had the highest frequency among women. The mean score of quality of life was 6.99 ± 8.8. The results revealed a significant and positive relationship between the quality of life and the DMFT index (P≤0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that with increasing DMFT index, and the number of filled, decayed, and missing teeth, the quality of life pregnant women decreases. Hence, due to the importance of pregnancy, it is essential for pregnant women to receive the necessary trainings on oral hygiene through health service providers and mass media programs.

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The effect of training intervention based on the theory of planned behavior on oral and dental health behaviors in pregnant women

Mohammadkhah,

Amirhajelu,

Bakhtiar

et al. 2023

BMC Oral Health

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Background Pregnancy is a transient physiological condition that causes adverse oral and dental consequences. The present study aimed to determine the effect of a training intervention based on the theory of planned behavior on oral and dental behaviors in pregnant women. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 140 pregnant women (70 in the intervention group and 70 in the control group) supported by comprehensive health centers on the outskirts of Shiraz, Iran, in 2019–2020. The sampling was performed in each center by a simple random method. The tool included a demographic characteristics questionnaire, a questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior, a self-care behavior questionnaire, and checklists for recording DMFT(Decayed, Missing due to caries, and Filled Teeth(DMFT)) and dental plaque indices. The questionnaires were completed before and 3 months after the intervention by both groups. The intervention group received six 50-min training sessions. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22, the chi-squared test, independent t-test, paired t-test, and descriptive statistics (p < 0.05). Results The mean ages of the intervention and control groups were 32.28 ± 6.14 and 31.84 ± 6.71, respectively. The results showed that the average scores of all constructs of the theory of planned behavior, dental plaque indices (PI), and MDFT in the intervention group significantly changed after the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusion According to the results, training based on the theory of planned behavior was effective on dental and oral health behaviors in pregnant women and improved the clinical results of their self-care behaviors. Therefore, training sessions will increase the knowledge of pregnant women, and providing timely consultations and examinations can be helpful and effective in developing oral and dental health behaviors in pregnant women.

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Oral Health Status and Literacy/Knowledge Amongst Pregnant Women in Shanghai

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women in South China: a cross-sectional prenatal survey

Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women in South China: a cross-sectional prenatal survey

Evaluating the Relationship between DMFT Index and Quality of Life of Pregnant Women in Hamadan

The effect of training intervention based on the theory of planned behavior on oral and dental health behaviors in pregnant women

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