Oral health status and adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women in Haryana, India: A prospective study

Talwar, Puneet Singh; Gambhir, Ramandeep Singh; Talwar, Deepti; Sohi, Ramandeep Kaur; Vashist, Ashish; Munjal, Vaibhav

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“…A few studies also showed pregnant women with a higher prevalence of dental calculus, followed by gingivitis and bleeding, which is quite similar to the current study. 21,[23][24] In contrast, studies on pregnant women in Central India have also shown a higher CPI index when compared with the current study results. Iran's study showed a maximum number of pregnant women with healthy gingiva in contrast to the current study.…”

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“…Similarly, a few studies also showed a mean value of decayed (2.06 ±2.5 and 2.73±1.03), missing (0.03±0.17 and 0.628±1.75), and filled teeth (0.04±0.27), which is quite lower than the figures mentioned in the current study. [20][21] The current study has also shown the high contribution of decayed teeth (74.6%), followed by missing teeth (15.3%), and filled teeth (9.9%) in DMFT.…”

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A mixed method study to assess orodental problems and barriers to utilisation of orodental care in pregnant ladies of Himachal Pradesh

Sharma,

Supehia

et al. 2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: The hormonal changes along with decreased salivation during pregnancy result in many orodental problems. The existing orodental conditions worsen due to barriers to the utilisation of orodental care during pregnancy. The objective of this study is to assess orodental problems and barriers to utilisation of orodenatl care in pregnant ladies Methods: Sample size is calculated using Cochran’s formula. The Purposive sampling technique was used to select hospitals and pregnant women from OPD of the gynecology and obstetrics department of hospitals selected in Himachal Pradesh. Using DMFT and CPI index, interview schedules the study's specific objectives are achieved. Results: Out of a sample of 112, 92.8% of pregnant women had dental caries, 34.8% of pregnant women had got restorative treatment and 25.8% had their teeth extracted. The majority of pregnant women (51.8%) had dental calculus and (29.5%) shallow periodontal pockets. The system, personal, and caregiver-related barriers are responsible for the underutilisation of orodental care among pregnant women. Conclusions: This study concluded many pregnant women face orodental problems along with a major factor of lack of dental education and no dental insurance associated with their orodental problems.

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A mixed method study to assess orodental problems and barriers to utilisation of orodental care in pregnant ladies of Himachal Pradesh

Sharma,

Supehia

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Knowledge among 2,263 First-time Pregnant Urban Women: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study

Muralidharan¹,

Mallaiah²,

Garale³

et al. 2019

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim: The present study aimed to see the oral health literacy rate among first-time pregnant women across 12 corporate hospital setups in the city of Pune, India. Materials and methods: For the survey, the REALD 30 questionnaires were used to assess the adult literacy rate (with 0 being least score and 30 being the highest score) and the knowledge of the participants related to oral health was assessed using a set of 6 questions. The study was carried out for a period of 1 year from January 2018 to December 2018. The total participants at the end of the study were 2,263. All the women were pregnant for the first time, in their 1st trimester of pregnancy. Written consent was taken from all the participants. Epi Info was used to carry out the statistical analysis. All the p values less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The mean REALD 30 score was 23.8 ± 8.34. The REALD score was higher for those with a postgraduate degree; this could be due to more number of participants in the group. There were higher percentages of women with correct answers to all the knowledge-based questions. We observed that there was a positive correlation with the REALD total scores and the correct answers provided to the questions on oral health (r = 0.76). There was a positive correlationship between the REALD scores and the oral health knowledge of the participants. Conclusion:The educated pregnant women had a high oral health literacy rate. There was a positive correlation of literacy with the REALD 30 score. Clinical significance: Healthcare providers should focus on clearing the myths and misconceptions that are still prevalent in a small portion of the urban population.

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Oral health status and adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women in Haryana, India: A prospective study

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A mixed method study to assess orodental problems and barriers to utilisation of orodental care in pregnant ladies of Himachal Pradesh

A mixed method study to assess orodental problems and barriers to utilisation of orodental care in pregnant ladies of Himachal Pradesh

Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Knowledge among 2,263 First-time Pregnant Urban Women: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study

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