scholarly journals Evaluation Of Knowledge And Attitude Towards Oral Health During Pregnancy And Common Practices Among Pregnant Women Residing In Pahang, Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurjasmine Aida Jamani ◽  
Karimah Hanim Abdul Aziz ◽  
Zurainie Abllah
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Adverse Outcome ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Good Attitude

Introduction: Oral health problem among pregnant woman has been shown to have possible association with preterm birth and low birth weight. Several studies found that pregnant women have limited knowledge of these adverse outcome. The aims of this study were to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women and to examine their practices in relation with their intraoral health status. Materials and Methods: This a cross-sectional study where pregnant women from government health clinics in Kuantan, Pahang completed a questionnaire to assess their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards oral health. A thorough dental examination was done to attain their oral health status. Results were analyzed by descriptive analysis, chi square test and multiple logistic regressions. Results: 296 pregnant women participated in this study. The mean age of the respondents was 28.7 years and the mean parity was two (2). Majority of them were Malay (91.9%) and had education below than higher secondary school (47.3%). Most respondents demonstrated poor knowledge (67%) and poor attitude (54%) about dental health in general.175 (59.1%) respondents do not know that gum disease are common in pregnancy and 235 (79.4%) of them are unaware of gum problems causing possible risk of adverse outcome in pregnancy. Half of them (53%) had good practice on oral health. Women with increase parity and are working were less likely to develop missing teeth. Good attitude towards dental health was found to be a protective factor for oral health disease. Conclusion(s): Most women were less knowledgeable and had poor attitude about oral and dental health. Gestation, employment and good attitude were significantly associated with good oral health outcome. Hence, targeted education should be promoted during pre-pregnancy in order to prevent possible adverse pregnancy outcome.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Oral Health in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (217) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Gupta ◽  
Manisha Chhetry
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Perinatal Complications ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: Poor dental hygiene has been associated with various perinatal complications in studiesdone worldwide but few studies in Nepal have explored the knowledge of pregnant ladies regardingdental hygiene. The aim of the study was to know the knowledge and practices of pregnant womenregarding oral health in a tertiary care center in Nepal. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital fromJanuary 15, 2018 to June 15, 2018 after approval from the Institutional Review Committee of NobelMedical College. Convenience sampling was done. Fifty pregnant women admitted in antenatalward were interviewed regarding their knowledge of dental care in pregnancy, the common dentalproblems they faced and the treatment taken. A predesigned proforma was used and results wereanalyzed using SPSS version 17. Results: Twenty two (44%) patients reported dental problems during pregnancy. Bleeding gumswas seen in 7 (14%) and toothache in 7 (14%) were commonly reported dental problems. Forty seven(94%) patients acknowledged that routine dental care was needed for health, only 6 (12%) wereaware that poor dental health could affect baby weight. Oral health not seen as priority in 24 (48%)was the main barrier to seeking dental care in pregnancy followed by costs of treatment in 18 (36%)and safety concerns in pregnancy in 8 (16%) cases. Conclusions: Though dental problems were a common occurrence in pregnancy, utilization ofservices was low for the same. The participants reported significant barriers to obtaining dental careincluding lack of knowledge about the importance of maternal oral health and the treatment costs.

scholarly journals Kesehatan Gigi Mulut dan Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Kesehatan Gigi Mulut pada Ibu Hamil (Studi Pendahuluan di Wilayah Puskesmas Serpong, Tangerang Selatan)

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rani Anggraini ◽  
Peter Andreas
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Health Services

Kehamilan memiliki efek penting pada kesehatan mulut terkait perubahan hormonal, pola makan dan perilaku. Wanita hamil menjadi sangat rentan terhadap penyakit gingiva dan periodontal. Kondisi kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil yang buruk dapat memberikan dampak seperti kelahiran prematur, dan bayi dengan berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memperoleh gambaran kesehatan gigi mulut ibu hamil, pengetahuan kesehatan gigi mulut dan pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi mulut pada ibu hamil. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Wawancara terstruktur melibatkan 34 ibu hamil di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Serpong. Pertanyaan meliputi karakteristik responden, tindakan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi, keluhan atau masalah terkait kesehatan gigi, pengetahuan kesehatan gigi mulut dan kunjungan ke dokter gigi pada ibu hamil. Data deskriptif di Analisis secara Bivariat menggunakan Uji ChiSquare untuk melihat hubungan sosiodemografi, masalah kesehatan gigi dan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi terhadap kunjungan perawatan kesehatan gigi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lebih dari setengah jumlah responden ibu hamil (52,94%) merasa keadaan kesehatan gigi mulut mereka baik dan 61,8% tidak memiliki masalah kesehatan gigi mulut. Sejumlah 55,9% responden mengaku belum pernah mendapatkan informasi mengenai pentingnya kesehatan gigi mulut selama kehamilan. Hanya sekitar 35,5% responden yang ke dokter gigi kurang dari 1 tahun yang lalu. Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara masalah Kesehatan Gigi Mulut terhadap pengetahuan kesehatan gigi mulut ibu hamil dan kunjungan perawatan kesehatan gigi. Kesimpulan penelitian adalah adanya keluhan dan masalah kesehatan gigi mulut pada ibu hamil berpengaruh pada kunjungan perawatan kesehatan gigi mulut saat kehamilan dan terkait pengetahuan yang dimiliki mengenai kesehatan gigi mulut saat kehamilan.Oral Health and Dental Visit of Pregnant Women (Pilot Study in Serpong, South Tangerang). Pregnancy has a significant effect on oral health-related hormonal changes, diet and behavior. Pregnant women become very susceptible to gingival and periodontal disease. Oral health condition of pregnant women may adversely bring impacts such as preterm low birth weight (PLBW). The aim of this study is to gain an overview of oral health status, knowledge and use of dental care service in pregnant women. This was a descriptive study with cross sectional approach. The structured interviews involved 34 pregnant women in Puskesmas Serpong. The questions included the characteristics of the respondents, oral health care practice, problem related to oral health during pregnancy, oral health knowledge and dental health service utilization in pregnant women. Chi-squares test were conducted to examine bivariable relationships between sociodemographic, oral health status and knowledge to dental health services utilization. The results show that more than half of pregnant woman respondents (52.94%) descibed their oral health as good and 61.8% did not have any dental health problems. As many as 55.9% of the respondents had knowledge about the importance of oral dental health during pregnancy. Only about 35.5% of the respondents visited dentists in the last one year. There is a significant correlation between dental health problem and dental health knowledge of pregnant women to the use of dental health services. The conclusion from this study is that dental health problem in pregnant women affects the utilization of dental care during pregnancy and is associated with the knowledge about dental health during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Self-reported Oral and Dental Health Status among the Pregnant Women of a Selected Hospital in Dhaka City

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Hassan ◽  
AB Dithi ◽  
NA Nomann ◽  
J Nessa ◽  
T Saito
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
School Level ◽  
Mouth Rinse ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Dental Health Status

Aims: The aims of this study were to gain an understanding of pregnant women s oral hygiene practices and to assess the oral and dental health status. Materials and Methods: A semi - structured questionnaire was completed by 100 pregnant women of the gynecology department of Dr. Akhter Jahan Mirza Hospital, Dhaka. Results: The women in this study 40% were in 19-22 years age group. Forty eight percent (48%) women of the subjects were having up to high school level education & 28% had low income of Sixty Thousand to One Lac taka yearly. In relation to oral hygiene habit before pregnancy majority of the women (56%) stated that they brush their teeth once a day, 19% use dental floss and 14% use mouth rinse once a day. During pregnancy women seemed to be slightly more concerned about oral hygiene but not significantly. Only 66% brush their teeth and 17% floss their teeth and 18% use mouth rinse once a day during pregnancy. The major problem in their mouth noticed by the women during pregnancy was bleeding gums (58%). Conclusion: This study feels the necessity of giving special attention to pregnant women s oral health in Bangladesh. Women should be educated on good oral hygiene practices so as to minimize prevalence of poor maternal oral health during pregnancy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v4i2.20251 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.4(2) 2014: 61-64

scholarly journals ORAL HEALTH STATUS DURING PREGNANCY IN MANGALORE

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 114-117
Author(s):  
Reshma Amin ◽  
Pushparaja Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Private Hospital ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract: Aim: To assess the oral health status of pregnant and non-pregnant women in the age group of 18 to 35 years in Mangalore. Materials and Methods: The oral health status of 153 pregnant and 168 non-pregnant women in the designated age group who presented at the outpatient department of a private hospital in Mangalore over a period of 6 months (june 2011-November 2011) was evaluated by various indices including the oral hygiene simplified index (OHI-S), decayed, missing, filled, teeth Index (DMFT) periodontal Index by Russell (PI) Results: The frequency of occurrence of dental caries in pregnant women was not significantly different from (p=0.659) from that in non-pregnant women, however the OHI-S value (1.031±0.998) was significantly higher (p<.001) in pregnant women than that (0.592±0.464) in non-pregnant women. Similarly the periodontal index tended to be significantly higher (P<0.001) in pregnant women (0.737±0.476) than that in non-pregnant women (0.378±0.401) Conclusion: Indices of oral health tended to be higher in pregnant than in non-pregnant women, suggesting a poorer oral health status in pregnancy in this setting.

scholarly journals Oral Health of Lipjan Convicts: Kosovo Prison House

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Luljeta Zajmi ◽  
Agim Begzati ◽  
Milaim Sejdini ◽  
Nora Berisha ◽  
Lumnije Krasniqi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean

Objectives. The oral health services of the prison population are considered more complex than those of the general population. The aim of this study was to examine the oral health status (the DMFT index and OHI index) and to evaluate the relation between the oral health and risk factors of inmates of this population, thus identifying the dental health status of inmates by gender, age, and the duration of their sentence. Materials and Methods. Our study has included a total number of 150 inmates, of both genders, from Lipjan prison house in Kosovo. Results. Oral health condition of inmates in Lipjan prison house is severe; the average value of DMFT is 8.44: for minors 6.22, while for adults 9.55. The assessment of DMFT index within the recruited inmates in our study shows that the mean rate of oral cure was 3.21, while the mean extraction value and caries were 3.55 and 3.58, respectively. The mean plaque test value was 1.44. Conclusion. Based on this research, we have concluded that the oral health condition of the inmates in Lipjan prison is not good, due to the presence of different risk factors among them.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritu Gupta ◽  
Arun Kumar Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Background and Objectives. Pregnancy can be a risk factor for dental diseases as oral tissues are liable to changes due to hormonal variations. The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, Karnataka, India.Methods. Cross-sectional data was collected from 300 primigravidae from all the 5 taluks of Raichur district visiting the respective community health centre at taluk headquarters. A specially designed questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and oral hygiene practices. A clinical examination was done according to WHO (World Health Organization) criteria 1997 and recorded using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form.Results. The mean age of the pregnant women in the study was 21.8 (2.12) years. The prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases was 62.7% and 95%, respectively. The mean DT, MT, FT, and DMFT were 2.06 (2.5), 0.03 (0.17), 0.04 (0.27), and 2.13 (2.54), respectively. The mean OHI-S was 2.87 (1.27). Chi-square test showed that CPI scores increased with the trimester of pregnancy.Conclusion. The present study demonstrates poor oral hygiene and high prevalence of periodontal diseases, as well as a large proportion of unmet dental treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, India.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Oral and Dental Health Status in Pregnant Women Referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan City during 2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Vaziri-Amjad ◽  
Fatemeh Esfahaninya ◽  
Marzieh Sanoee Farimani ◽  
Somayeh Ghorbani Gholiabad ◽  
Fatemeh Ahmadi- Motamayel
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dental Health Status

Introduction: Physiological changes during pregnancy affect the teeth and tissues of the mouth and gums, which increases the severity of problems such as caries, inflammation, bleeding and swelling of the gum. Therefore, pregnant people need regular check-ups and provide adequate education. The aim of this study was evaluation of oral and dental health status in pregnant women referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan City during 2018. Methods: This study was performed on 96 pregnant women. The adjusted questionnaire was completed for each individual by interview method in order to complete the section on personal and pregnancy data and examination in order to complete the section on oral and dental health status. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16 software. Results: The mean age of the participants was 29.64. The Decay Missing Filling Teeth (DMFT) index in pregnant women was 10.48 ± 3.81. 75.74% of the participants were positive in terms of BOP. 12.50% had dry mouth. Using gingival index, 68.75% of the subjects had gingivitis and the mean gingival index was 0.98 ± 0.79%. In terms of oral hygiene, using the index plaque assessment, the majority of the participants was moderate (45.83%) and the mean plaque index was 1.27 ± 0.62%. Conclusion: Pregnant mothers have a moderate oral health. For this reason, it is necessary to inform physicians in order to refer them to dentists and educate pregnant women to observe oral hygiene and prevent the occurrence of oral diseases and gingivitis in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Diagnosing of caries risk in pregnancy

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-193
Author(s):  
Jasmina Tekic
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Preventive Program ◽  
Risk Zone ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: To diagnose the risk of developing caries in pregnancy as a parameter for providing oral health and defining individually preventive programs for pregnant women. Methods: The research was designed as a section study using methods of social medicine and epidemiology. 150 pregnant women were examined. 50 of the pregnant women were asked to answer a specially designed test for this research. The sources for data were: the caries risk diagnosis test as instrument of research and part of the original set of methodological forms for following oral health, and the Preventive Program for dental health care of the inhabitants of Serbia. The test contains general and specific parameters of risk with data of the course of pregnancy, diet and oral status. The tested women were classified in the zones of low, middle and high risk. Results: Of all the 50 tested pregnant women, 62% of them were in the low risk zone, and 38% in the middle risk zone of caries risk. In pregnant women of the low risk zone DMFT was determined as 14.65; for pregnant women in the middle risk zone the average was DMFT of 17.05. Conclusion: Diagnosis of caries risk in pregnancy is a parameter for providing oral health in pregnancy with which we can determine the risk zone and contents of primary and secondary dental prevention in caring for the health of the pregnant woman and the future baby.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of Pregnant Women attended the Mothers and Children Welfare Center (MCWC) in Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Md Mahafuzur Rahman ◽  
Md Riasat Hassan ◽  
Md Ziaul Islam ◽  
Mohammad Sayeed Ahmad ◽  
Md Monirul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Mothers And Children ◽  
Children Welfare

Aim: Oral health problem is one of the major health problems during pregnancy in both developing and developed countries. This cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the oral health status of the pregnant women attended some selected mothers and children welfare centers (MCWCs) in Bangladesh. Methods: Data was collected by face-to-face interview and clinical examination with the help of a structured questionnaire and check list. Results: Half (50.0%) of the pregnant women was of 15 to 20 years old and their mean age was 22.28±4.22 years. Thirty eight percent (38.2%) of the women had primary education and 78.4% did not visit any dentist. Majority (93.1%) used tooth brush before breakfast and most (84.4%) of them had no information about oral hygiene care. Regarding oral health status, 87.3% had caries affected teeth and 94.1% had gingivitis. Presence of gingivitis and calculus were higher among the elder women (21-35 years) than the younger group (15-20 years) which was 92.2% among the housewives. Gingivitis was significantly higher among the women in low income group (95.7%) than the other income groups (X2 = 5.80, p<0.05). Conclusion: The study findings recommended for provision of essential dental health services to the pregnant women for prevention and control of various dental health problems during pregnancy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i2.16312 City Dent. Coll. J Volume-10, Number-2, July-2013

scholarly journals Factors influencing stress, anxiety, and depression among Iranian pregnant women: the role of sexual distress and genital self-image

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsaneh Keramat ◽  
Mina Malary ◽  
Mahmood Moosazadeh ◽  
Nastaran Bagherian ◽  
Mohammad-Reza Rajabi-Shakib
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sexual Distress ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background Pregnancy is a unique period with the increased likelihood of psychological changes and emotional disturbances such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In this study, we investigated the factors influencing depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnancy and identify their associations with Sexual Distress (SD) and Genital Self-Image (GSI). Methods This was a descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study performed using the two-stage cluster sampling method between September 2019 and January 2020. Overall, 295 pregnant women completed a demographics and obstetric information checklist, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSI), and Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised (FSDS-R). Results Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed significant differences in the mean scores of SD between the groups with varying degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress (P <  0.001) and in the mean score of GSI between the groups with varying degrees of depression (P = 0.01) and anxiety (P <  0.001). In multivariate linear regression analysis, higher (worse) depression, anxiety, and stress scores were found in women with more advanced age and higher SD scores; however, these scores were lower (better) in those with increased gestational age. Lower depression and anxiety scores were associated with moderate satisfaction with income, moderate satisfaction with BI in pregnancy, and lower stress and depression scores were linked to planned pregnancy. Higher (better) GSI score was a predictor of lower depression score, complication in a previous pregnancy was a predictor of higher stress score, and finally, fear of fetal abortion and being a housewife were predictors of a higher anxiety score. Conclusion Various factors contribute to the development of antenatal depression, anxiety, and stress. A positive correlation was found between SD and the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress, while a negative correlation was noted between GSI and the severity of depression and anxiety. Therefore, raising awareness regarding SD and GSI through screening and counseling sessions can have beneficial effects for mothers and their fetuses.

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