scholarly journals Knowledge of Periodontal Diseases, Oral Hygiene Practices, and Self-Reported Periodontal Problems among Pregnant Women and Postnatal Mothers Attending Reproductive and Child Health Clinics in Rural Zambia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. Kabali ◽  
E. G. Mumghamba
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Tooth Cleaning ◽  
Reproductive And Child Health ◽  
And Child Health

Aim. To determine the level of knowledge of periodontal diseases, practices regarding oral hygiene, and self-perceived periodontal problems among pregnant and postnatal women attending reproductive and child health clinics in rural districts of Zambia. Methodology. This was a quantitative, questionnaire-based, descriptive, and cross-sectional study that recruited 410 women aged 15 to 43 years. Data were analyzed using SPSS v19.0 computer program. Results. Participants knowledgeable of periodontal diseases were 62%; gingivitis signs included gum swelling (87.4%) and bleeding (93.3%). Of all participants, 95.6% practiced tooth brushing: twice/day (38.5%), using plastic toothbrush (95.6%), chewing stick (12.2%), toothpick (10.7%), dental floss (2.0%), and tongue cleaning (55.4%). Self-reported periodontal problems were bleeding gums (23.2%), gums that were reddish (10.5%), swollen (11.0%), painful (15.9%), and mobile teeth (3.4%). In logistic regression analysis, painful gums, reddish gums, and toothpick use were 21.9, 4.7, and 4.3 respectively, significantly more likely to cause gum bleeding on tooth brushing. Conclusions. Most studied women had general knowledge of periodontal diseases but only few knew the cause. All participants performed tooth cleaning; however, majority did not know appropriate practices, and only few had periodontal problems. Integration of oral health to general health promotion and periodontal therapy to pregnant women at high risk is recommended.

scholarly journals Dental Implants: Prevalence, Association with Periodontal Diseases and Awareness of Oral Hygiene among Dental Implant Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 615-619
Author(s):  
Amal Abushal ◽  
Malak Alqudsi ◽  
Nujood Alahmadi ◽  
Mohammed Almalsi ◽  
Haifa Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Dental Implants ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Concepts

Periodontal disease is a broad spectrum that involves different entities and severity levels of the disease. Dental implants, just like normal teeth, can be affected by periodontal disease. This descriptive questionnaire-based study provides a brief shot on the most prevalent periodontal diseases associated with dental implants, associated risk factors, and levels of understanding and awareness about oral hygiene in the Saudi population. Results concluded that 10.5% of population have dental implants. 28.5% the sample confirmed that they have some sort of periodontal disease. Most prevalent symptoms among patients with dental implants are in order: periodontal pockets, redness and blood spitting after tooth brushing, and finally gingival recession. Most associated co-morbidities are cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Regarding oral hygiene, through assessing two oral health concepts: twice daily tooth brushing, and balanced diet, it is found that more than half of the sample (51.3%) apply these two concepts in their life, while the rest of the sample misses one or both of these two concepts. Focus should be directed toward raising the public awareness about periodontal disease and its symptoms, especially in cases of dental implants, and raising understanding and awareness about different oral health concepts.

scholarly journals Reproductive and Child Health Related Contents at undergraduate medical level in the Community Medicine - Teachers’ view

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Sharmin Jahan ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Medicine ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Reproductive And Child Health ◽  
And Child Health

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the views of teachers regarding the reproductive and child health related contents at the medical undergraduate level in Bangladesh. Methodology: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2009 to June 2009 among 30 teachers of government and non government medical colleges in Bangladesh. Data were collected by pre tested self administered semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Results of the study shows that a total of 58% of the teachers feel that topics such as maternal health, infant and child care, family planning and adolescent health might be useful in future life. They have shown more interest towards problem solving class with scenario exercises, group discussions and brain storming sessions. They also feel that clinical oriented topics should be included more. It was also revealed that more than 65% of the teachers feel that RCH related contents are the most important or one of the most important topics in the Community Medicine. Conclusion and recommendation: Some of the non-traditional teaching methods like problem solving class with scenario exercises, group discussions and brain storming sessions may be practiced to improve the teaching and assessment in reproductive and child health related contents at the undergraduate medical level in Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v18i1.12236 J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2012; 18 (01): 29-33

scholarly journals Socio-economic and demographic factors associated with reproductive and child health preventive care in Mozambique: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanvo Daca ◽  
Miguel San Sebastian ◽  
Carlos Arnaldo ◽  
Barbara Schumann
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modern Contraceptives ◽  
Reproductive And Child Health ◽  
Universal Health ◽  
And Child Health

Abstract Background Reproductive and child health interventions are essential to improving population health in Africa. In Mozambique, although some progress on reproductive and child health has been made, knowledge of social inequalities in health and health care is lacking. Objective To investigate socio-economic and demographic inequalities in reproductive and child preventive health care as a way to monitor progress towards universal health coverage. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, using data collected from the 2015 Immunization, AIDS and Malaria Indicators Survey (IMASIDA) in Mozambique. The sample included 6946 women aged 15 to 49 years. Outcomes variables were the use of insecticide treated nets (ITN) for children under 5 years, full child immunization and modern contraception use, while independent variables included age, marital status, place of residence, region, education, occupation, and household wealth index. Prevalence ratios (PR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated by log binomial regression to assess the relationship between the socio-economic and demographic characteristics and the three outcomes of interest. Results The percentage of mothers with at least one child under 5 years that did not use ITN was 51.01, 46.25% of women had children aged 1 to 4 years who were not fully immunized, and 74.28% of women were not using modern contraceptives. Non-educated mothers (PR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.16–1.51) and those living in the Southern region (PR = 1.36; 95% CI: 1.17–1.59) had higher risk of not using ITN, while the poorest quintile (PR = 1.34; 95% CI: 1.04–1.71) was more likely to have children who were not fully immunized. Similarly, non-educated women (PR = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.10–1.25), non-working women (PR = 1.09; 95% CI: 1.04–1.16), and those in the poorest quintile (PR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.04–1.24) had a higher risk of not using modern contraceptives. Conclusion Our study showed a low rate of ITN utilization, immunization coverage of children, and modern contraceptive use among women of reproductive age. Several socio-economic and demographics factors (region, education, occupation, and wealth) were associated with these preventive measures. We recommend an equity-oriented resource allocation across regions, knowledge dissemination on the importance of ITN and contraceptives use, and an expansion of immunization services to reach socio-economically disadvantaged families in order to achieve universal health coverage in Mozambique.

scholarly journals A group randomized trial using an appointment system to improve adherence to ART at reproductive and child health clinics implementing Option B+ in Tanzania

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. e0184591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Ross-Degnan ◽  
John Chalker ◽  
Jafary Liana ◽  
Mwikemo Deborah Kajoka ◽  
Richard Valimba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Group Randomized Trial ◽  
Appointment System ◽  
Reproductive And Child Health ◽  
And Child Health

scholarly journals Immune Response After Three Doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine among Children Below Five Years of Age in Mwanza, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Delfina R. Msanga ◽  
Raphael Rwezaula ◽  
Semvua Kilonzo ◽  
Elizabeth Kwiyolecha ◽  
Tulla Masoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hbv Vaccine ◽  
Reproductive And Child Health ◽  
And Child Health

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections is moderately endemic in many countries in the sub-Saharan Africa including Tanzania. Immunization of children below five years of age has been found to be an effective strategy in controlling infectious diseases. However, the data regarding immune responses following vaccination are very limited in low-income countries. Here, we report the sero-conversion among children below five years of age after three doses of HBV vaccine in Mwanza, Tanzania. Methodology: A cross-sectional study involving children below five years of age was conducted at Makongoro Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) clinic between May and June 2017. Socio-demographic data were collected, and vaccination status was confirmed from reproductive and child health (RCH) cards. Serum HBV surface antibodies (anti-HBs) were quantified using enzyme immunoassay (Enzygnost Anti-HBs II). Data were analysed by using STATA version 13 software.

scholarly journals FAKTOR- FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGETAHUAN TENTANG BUKU KIA PADA IBU HAMIL

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 658-663
Author(s):  
Illa Arinta
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Maternal And Child Health ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
District Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
And Child Health

Background. One of the major obstacles to the slow decline in MMR and IMR in Indonesia is the low maternal knowledge associated with pregnancy. Riskesdas 2012 research results nationally, mothers who own and bring books and understand the benefits only 29.1% and one of the provinces in Indonesia that is, East Java 42.1% of mothers who have books and 47.3% of mothers have but not Bring and 10.7% do not have (Ministry of Health RI, 2010).The Purpose It is known the relationship between the characteristics of pregnant women and knowledge of the MCH book at the Cempaka Putih Sub-district Health Center and the Sawah Besar Public Health Center, Central Jakarta for the period February to August 2017Research Method. The research design used was quantitative using cross sectional approach, the location of the research was conducted at Public Health Center and cempaka putih Public Health Center, with 214 samples of pregnant women. The instrument used is questionnaire. The variables used are education, occupation, parity and age.Results. much as 80.0% of mother's knowledge is good, and only 19.2% are knowledgeable less. There is no significant correlation between education, occupation, age, parity with mother's knowledge about book in pregnant women at Cempaka Putih Public Health Center and Sawah Besar Public Health Center. There is a significant relation of mother job (p = 0,048), OR = 4,596, with knowledge of books on pregnant women at Cempaka Putih Public Health Center and Sawah Besar Public Health Center. Conclusion.  Knowledge of Pregnant Women About Book Cempaka Putih Public Health Center and Sawah Besar Public Health Center the most category that is less category.Suggestion Maintain knowledge of pregnant women about the MCH handbook by evaluating pregnant women at every ANC examination so that mothers know more and actively understand about maternal and child health and mothers know better when to need help or an emergency. Keywords : Knowledge, Pregnant, Maternal and Child Health Books                ABSTRAK Latar Belakang. Salah satu kendala utama lambatnya penurunan AKI dan AKB di Indonesia adalah rendahnya pengetahuan ibu yang berhubungan dengan kehamilan. Hasil penelitian Riskesdas 2012 secara Nasional, ibu yang memiliki dan membawa buku KIA serta memahami manfaatnya hanya 29,1% dan salah satu propinsi di Indonesia yaitu, Jawa Timur 42,1% ibu yang memiliki buku KIA dan 47,3% ibu memiliki namun tidak membawa, dan 10,7% tidak memiliki ( Kemenkes RI, 2010). Hal ini menggambarkan masih banyak ibu hamil yang tidak mengetahui manfaat dan isi buku KIA.Tujuan. Diketahuinya Faktor- Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pengetahuan Tentang Buku KIA Pada Ibu Hamil Di Puskesmas Kecamatan Cempaka Putih Dan Puskesmas Sawah Besar  Jakarta Pusat Periode Februari s/d Agustus 2017 ”.Metode. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan  cross sectional, lokasi penelitian dilaksanakan di Puskesmas Sawah Besar dan puskesmas cempaka putih Februari s/d Agustus 2017, dengan jumlah sampel 214 ibu hamil. Instrument yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Variabel yang digunakan adalah pendidikan, pekerjaan, paritas, usia ibu.Hasil. Sebanyak 80,0 % pengetahuan ibu adalah baik, dan hanya 19,2 % yang berpengetahuan kurang. Tidak ada hubungan secara signifikan pendidikan, pekerjaan, usia, paritas dengan pengetahuan ibu tentang buku KIA pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Kecamatan Cempaka Putih dan Puskesmas Sawah Besar Tahun 2017. Ada hubungan secara signifikan pekerjaan ibu (p=0,048), OR=4,596, dengan pengetahuan tentang buku KIA pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Kecamatan Cempaka Putih dan Puskesmas Sawah Besar.Kesimpulan Tidak ada hubungan signifikan pendidikan, pekerjaan, usia, paritas dengan pengetahuan ibu tentang buku KIA, ada hubungan signifikan pekerjaan ibu dengan pengetahuan tentang buku KIA.Saran Mempertahankan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang buku KIA dengan mengevaluasi ibu hamil pada setiap pemeriksaan ANC agar ibu lebih mengetahui dan memahami secara aktif tentang kesehatan ibu dan anak serta ibu lebih mengetahui kapan memerlukan pertolongan atau kegawatdaruratan. Kata kunci : Pengetahuan, Ibu hamil, Buku kesehatan ibu dan anak (KIA)            

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