Oral Healthcare during Pregnancy: Its Importance and Challenges in Lower-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

Jahan, Shah Saif; Apu, Ehsanul Hoque; Sultana, Zeeba Zahra; Islam, Irteja; Siddika, Nazeeba

doi:10.3390/ijerph191710681

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“…Oral and dental problems will lead to nutritional disorders, problems in the digestive system and other body systems, premature birth, and low birth weight (LBW) [ 1 ]. Periodontitis will lead to LBW/ preterm birth (PTB) new-borns, uterine leiomyoma, gestational hypertension, premature delivery (PTD), and small gestational age [ 4 ].…”

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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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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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“…19 25 26 Oral health practices may be improved by enhancing awareness through transmitting knowledge that leads to positive attitude and good health-related behaviors. 14 27…”

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Oral Health Awareness and Oral Hygiene Practices among Married Women of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Bokhari,

Sanikommu,

BuHulayqah

et al. 2024

European Journal of General Dentistry

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Objective Awareness of mothers about oral health and their oral hygiene practices may benefit both maternal and infant oral health. This study assessed the oral health awareness and oral hygiene practices among married females. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 430 females using a self-administered close-ended questionnaire that was distributed through WhatsApp application. Chi-squared test and t-test were applied with significance level of p-value less than or equal to 0.05. Results Three hundred and fifty-six females responded to the survey. Ninety percent women brushed their teeth daily, 52% used dental floss, and 58% used mouthwash. Seventy-nine percent patients visited a dentist when had a dental problem. Females more than or equal 75% think that dentist visit is important or consider it safe and 34% had visited the dentist during pregnancy. Sixty-eight percent women think that incidence of oral disease increases during pregnancy, and 42% agreed that oral disease affect the baby's oral health. Sixty-seven percent were aware that women could develop pregnancy gingivitis and 8% think that poor oral health can lead to birth of premature baby. Mothers with less than or equal to 10 years of married life have shown significantly (≤0.04) higher knowledge and good oral hygiene practices than other older mothers. Regression analysis showed a significant (p ≤ 0.035) relationship between incidence of oral disease in pregnancy with married life years; effect of oral disease on baby' health with age and occupation; use of dental floss with income and living area; knowledge of pregnancy gingivitis with number of children; effect of bad oral hygiene on pregnancy outcome with income; and dentist visit during pregnancy with married life years. Conclusion Females with higher education, less years of married life, and higher number of children were better aware of oral health and oral hygiene practices and its effect on their baby's oral health.

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“…The link between oral health and general well-being is widely documented, with new research showing the interaction between pregnancy and oral health outcomes [ 3 ]. Poor dental health during pregnancy has been linked to negative pregnancy outcomes such as premature birth, low birth weight, and hypertension [ 3 , 5 ]. As a result, it is critical to recognize the unique dental concerns that may arise during pregnancy and to apply effective prevention and management techniques to promote optimal oral health for both the mother and the developing infant [ 3 ].…”

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Pregnancy-related dental problems: A review

Islam,

Haque

2024

Heliyon

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Oral Healthcare during Pregnancy: Its Importance and Challenges in Lower-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

Abstract: Oral health is essential in general health and well-being to maintain overall quality of life [...]

Cited by 18 publications

References 21 publications

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

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

Oral Health Awareness and Oral Hygiene Practices among Married Women of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Pregnancy-related dental problems: A review

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