Oral Health in Pregnancy

Hartnett, Erin; Haber, Judith; Krainovich-Miller, Barbara; Bella, Abigail; Vasileva, A. V.; Kessler, Julia Lange

doi:10.1016/j.jogn.2016.04.005

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“…Researches on improving women's knowledge concerning dental health care in Africa are relatively rare due to low prioritization [7].…”

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Educational Program to Enhance Pregnant Women's Knowledge about Dental Care and Periodontitis Outcomes

2019

ARC Journal of Nursing and Healthcare

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Background: Gingivitis, if untreated, it will progress and cause periodontitis that causes destruction of periodontal ligaments and bone affecting about 30.0% of pregnant women causing tooth mobility and loss. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to enhance pregnant women's knowledge about dental care and periodontitis outcomes. Subjects and Methods: This was an interventional study which was conducted among 300 fulfilled criteria pregnant women attending the antenatal care unit in Ain Shаms Maternity University Hospital, Cаiro. Data collection tools were а 'Structured Interviewing questionnaire and written Arabic booklet about periodontitis and dental care. Result: The present study showed that the majority of the participant women had а poor knowledge level about periodontitis. Meanwhile, there was а statistically significant difference of the pregnant women's knowledge about the dental care and periodontitis outcomes after the educational session and at follow up time compared to their knowledge before it (P-value<0.001). Conclusion: Designing and implementing an educational program about the studied subject indicated а significant effect in а remarkable rising of the participants' level of knowledge about it. Recommendations: Activating the role of the maternity health nurse in branches of obstetrics and antenatal clinics to enhance pregnant women's knowledge & attitude regarding oral health risks during pregnancy to ensure early disease detection and adverse outcomes prevention.

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“…Researches on improving women's knowledge concerning dental health care in Africa are relatively rare due to low prioritization [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In particular, nurses can provide advice on preventive oral health care, including regular dental visits, and can refer pregnant women to dentists for examinations. [4][5][6][7]…”

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Educational Program to Enhance Pregnant Women's Knowledge about Dental Care and Periodontitis Outcomes

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“…In the last decade, the importance of oral health during pregnancy has attracted the attention of those responsible for the caring of pregnant women and infants (foundations, agencies, health care providers, etc.) [1]. The World Health Organization (WHO) [2] has recognized that oral health is part of the preventive measures in health care for pregnant women and infants.…”

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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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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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“…Oral cavity diseases, especially those infectious in nature, affect negatively not only the process of pregnancy and delivery but also the overall health of the offspring, including the condition of child's teeth [1]. Clinical studies have shown that advanced periodontal disease increases the risk of premature birth and low birth weight [2].…”

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“…It has been proven that the increase in hormone levels during pregnancy is conducive to periodontal disease [1]. Therefore, it is necessary to reinforce the importance of prevention and dental treatment.…”

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The role of the gynaecologist in the promotion and maintenance of oral health during pregnancy

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Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess routine dental examination attendance of pregnant women and a possible impact of gynaecological referrals on the attendance rate. Material and methods:An electronic survey was conducted that was inclusive of women up to 5 years following delivery. The questions related to socio-demographic data, the course of pregnancy and childbirth, and visits to dental office during pregnancy. For statistical analysis, the authors utilized the chi-square test, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and odds ratios. A significance level of 0.05 has been assumed. Results:A total of 3455 questionnaires were analyzed encompassing women aged 13.1-45.4 years. The respondents were on average 1.78 ± 1.44 years after childbirth. The population comprises of women in 59.1% from large cities, in 74.8% with higher education and in 41% with good socio-economic status. A total of 62.3% of women from the study population have visited a dentist for a routine dental examination. Gynaecologists have given a simple referral to a dentist to 17.6% of all women. 45.9% of them were further requested to provide back the feedback of their dental consultation. Dental appointments were upheld by 87.3% of referred women and by 56.9% of those without a referral (OR = 5.20 (4.05-6.67); p < 0.001). Among those who were referred, dental appointments were upheld in 91.7% of cases when further asked to provide oral health feedback and in 83.5% of cases in absence of such further request (OR = 2.19 (1.3-3.66); p = 0.003). Conclusions:It was determined that referrals from a gynaecologist, and associated oral health feedback requests increase the frequency of abiding to dental appointments during pregnancy. As such, it is necessary to increase the involvement of gynaecologists in the promotion and maintenance of perinatal oral health.

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Oral Health in Pregnancy

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Educational Program to Enhance Pregnant Women's Knowledge about Dental Care and Periodontitis Outcomes

Educational Program to Enhance Pregnant Women's Knowledge about Dental Care and Periodontitis Outcomes

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

The role of the gynaecologist in the promotion and maintenance of oral health during pregnancy

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