Coalition of attitude and practice behaviors among dental practitioners regarding pregnant patient′s oral health and pregnant patient′s perception toward oral health in and around Pondicherry

Jeelani, S; Khader, Karim; Rangdhol, R. Vishwanath; Dany, Antoine; Paulose, Swetha

doi:10.4103/0975-7406.163520

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“…1,3 Likewise, the dental community has shied away from providing routine dental services to this patient population, presumably because of concerns for medicolegal repercussions. 11 This means that the patient herself must have enough self-awareness to seek these important services. The data provided through this survey suggest significant educational gaps that are not limited to a select socioeconomic group.…”

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Pregnant Patient Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Perinatal Oral Health

Gonik¹,

Wilson

Mayberry

et al. 2016

Amer J Perinatol

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Perinatal oral health is important to obstetric practice, with significant implications for maternal, fetal, and infant health. This study sought to describe and compare knowledge and behavior related to perinatal oral health in two distinct populations of pregnant women. An anonymous 13-question survey was distributed at two patient centers (urban teaching clinics and suburban referral center), examining patient knowledge and behaviors pertaining to oral health. Descriptive statistics were tabulated. Groups were compared using Fisher's exact test for categorical variables, with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons. Total 262 surveys were completed. Suburban patients more often reported "good" oral health and having visited a dentist within 6 months. Both groups had similar misconceptions regarding oral health and pregnancy. Few identified the relationship between poor oral health and adverse pregnancy outcomes. A minority identified routine dental interventions as safe in pregnancy. Many patients practiced risky behaviors that could worsen oral health and increase risk of childhood caries in their progeny. These data highlight that poor patient knowledge and understanding of perinatal oral health appear to cross demographic boundaries. This presents an opportunity for patient education that may help improve the health status of these individuals and their children.

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Pregnant Patient Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Perinatal Oral Health

Gonik¹,

Wilson

Mayberry

et al. 2016

Amer J Perinatol

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“…6 Apart from hormonal changes, dietary factors and oral hygiene also play an essential role in developing oral diseases. 7 Many studies have shown that maternal oral health plays a role in birth outcomes and infant oral health. 5 It has been shown that mothers with poor oral health can increase their infant's caries risk by transmitting cariogenic bacteria through improper feeding.…”

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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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“…Dilemmatic attitude and practice behavior of dentists should be streamlined to render right care to the pregnant women at the correct time. Perplexing perception toward oral health care by pregnant women must be overcome to orient them to understand the impact of oral health on their general systemic health [39]. Oral disease prevention strategies should be incorporated in chronic systemic disease preventive initiatives to curtail the burden of disease in populations.…”

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Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Outcome. Are we Still in the Same Place?

Gabriela¹

2017

JDHODT

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There is a general concern about the relationship between periodontal disease and pregnancy, although the lack of evidence in the studies is significant, there is a population that must receive attention. It is important that dentists and gynecoobstetrics work together to keep oral health in pregnant women and also improve their oral hygiene. This mini-review highlights the importance of periodontal disease, pathogens involved, treatment and dental management in pregnant women.

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Coalition of attitude and practice behaviors among dental practitioners regarding pregnant patient′s oral health and pregnant patient′s perception toward oral health in and around Pondicherry

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

Pregnant Patient Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Perinatal Oral Health

Pregnant Patient Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Perinatal Oral Health

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

Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Outcome. Are we Still in the Same Place?

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