Effect of dental health education on the knowledge and attitude among expectant mothers: A questionnaire study

Krishnan, Ramesh; Kumar, Suresh

doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_293_18

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“…Previous research indicated an increase or improvement in action planning for OH as key to achieving optimal behavior in the field of OH [59]. Experts believe that attitudes are obtained based on the individual experience of behavior or alternative experiences through learning from others; hence, as behavior is directly experienced, positive beliefs are strengthened in relation to the behavior outcome, and then act as incentives for its continuation [60]. Our findings were not unexpected and indicate that the educational intervention improved subjective norms in the experimental group.…”

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Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

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Background Good oral health (OH) is essential for physical, social, mental health, and overall quality of life. This study assessed the usefulness of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in changing oral health-related behaviors among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran. Methods In this descriptive before and after study, participants were sixth-grade students at single sex primary schools in Saveh city, Iran. We recruited 356 school children in 2019. Using simple random sampling, a male and a female school per district were allocated to the experimental group and the remaining schools to the control group. Our planned oral health education consisted of four one-hour training sessions over 1 week. The first session familiarized the participants with important information about OH. In the second session, we applied a brain storming exercise to identify the benefits and barriers to flossing and brushing. In the third session, a short film about correct brushing and dental flossing technique was shown and research team also used role-playing to correct any mistakes. In the final session students were taught about the importance and the application of OH planning and given forms to help plan for brushing. Results Participants for the study included 356 students (180 in the experimental group and 176 in the control group) who completed the post-test questionnaire. The mean age ± standard deviation was 11.55 years ±0.93 in the experimental group and 11.58 years ±1.01 in the control group. After the intervention, the paired t-test indicated a significant difference between the mean and standard deviation of the action plan and coping plan constructs in the experimental group before and after the intervention (p < 0.05). Covariance analysis indicated a significant difference between scores of intervention and control groups under statistical control of post-test in two groups (covariate) after a peer-led education program (post-test) (p < 0.05). Conclusion A shortage of professional health workers in education settings together with the ease, usefulness and low-cost of this peer-led method, suggest further steps should be taken to implement it more widely to improve and enhance primary school aged students’ oral health behavior.

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Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

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“…The results of various studies in Iran also indicate the effectiveness of education on the awareness of pregnant women in this area and the promotion of oral care behaviours. 30 31 …”

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Perceptions and determinants of oral health care among Iranian pregnant women: a qualitative study

Abdollahi,

Tehrani,

Mahdizadeh

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the determinants that influence oral healthcare behaviours among Iranian pregnant women.Study designQualitative study.SettingComprehensive health service centres.ParticipantsA sample consisting of all people involved in the process of oral care during pregnancy, 18 pregnant women, 7 midwives/healthcare workers, 3 supervisors of prenatal care services and 3 dentists) were purposefully sampled in terms of demographic characteristics.MethodsThe qualitative content analysis study conducted 31 semistructured individual interviews in 2022, utilising MAXQDA V.10.ResultsThe participants identified 3 main categories and 11 subcategories: individual and physiological determinants (care needs, perceived importance, motivation, oral health literacy and inherent pregnancy limitations), organisational determinants (costs, access to equipment and services, review of service delivery process and professional behaviour) and social-cultural determinants (educational services and support from family and friends).ConclusionsThe results can be used in interventions to improve oral healthcare for pregnant women. This study highlights the importance of addressing individual, organisational and social-cultural determinants to improve oral healthcare during pregnancy.

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“…Pregnant women supported the inclusion of oral health education and preventive measures during pregnancy, as well as the inclusion of oral examinations on the prenatal checklist and the establishment of a referral system as strategies for integrated prenatal oral health care [27]. Selvarajan et al [28] demonstrated that dental health education significantly improves both the knowledge and attitude of expectant mothers.…”

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Impact of school for future parents and first preventive examination in the first year of life on oral habits

2023

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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Pregnancy is an ideal time to promote the primary prevention of early childhood caries. It is crucial to have a child’s first dental examination in the first year of life. The aim of this study was to find out how the School for future parents and the child’s first dental examination affect children’s oral habits. A specialist pediatric dentist was involved in the implementation of the School for future parents and the courses and on timely care for the good oral health of the child. We examined all one- and two-year-olds whose parents responded positively to a dental examination for their child. During the first examination, we considered attendance at the School, how the parents booked the dental examination, what the child drinks when thirsty, how many times a day they brush their children’s teeth and toothpaste use. During the second examination, we considered what the child drinks when thirsty, how many times a day the parents brush their children’s teeth and toothpaste use. The results showed that participants in the School were more likely to book their children’s first preventive, consultative dental examination (p < 0.001), brush their children’s teeth, and use toothpaste (p < 0.001) than parents who did not attend the school. However, there was no difference between the two groups regarding what parents gave their children to drink when they were thirsty (p = 0.69). In the child’s second year, all the parents used toothpaste, brushed their children’s teeth more often, and their children drank sweet drinks more often than before the first examination (p < 0.001). We have succeeded in raising awareness of good oral habits among parents and children (the frequency of brushing children’s teeth and the using toothpaste), but not changed the behavior in the type of drinking against thirst.

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Effect of dental health education on the knowledge and attitude among expectant mothers: A questionnaire study

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

Perceptions and determinants of oral health care among Iranian pregnant women: a qualitative study

Impact of school for future parents and first preventive examination in the first year of life on oral habits

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