scholarly journals Effectiveness of Anticipatory Guidance on the Knowledge and Attitude of Pregnant Women Attending Government Hospital, Thirumangalam, Madurai

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
R. Priya Shanthini ◽  
Bharath Kumar Garla ◽  
R. Muthu Karuppaiah ◽  
M. Taranath
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Anticipatory Guidance ◽  
Government Hospital ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Aims and Objectives: Improving maternal knowledge plays a major role in developing good oral health habits and in preventing diseases like early childhood caries in their children. The present study is aimed to provide pregnant women with the anticipatory guidance and to evaluate its effect on promoting the knowledge and attitude of pregnant mothers regarding infant and toddler’s oral health care. Material and Method: In this interventional study, 600 pregnant women attending government hospital, Madurai, were divided into direct intervention, indirect intervention, and control groups. A self-reported questionnaire was completed before intervention. The anticipatory guidance was presented to the direct intervention group by PowerPoint and to the indirect group by pamphlets. Immediately after the intervention, the questionnaire was completed by intervention groups and two months later by all participants. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The change of scores in the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women had a significant difference in all the three groups. At the end of the study, a statistically significant difference ( p < 0.05) was noted in the knowledge between the intervention and the control groups. The change in the attitude was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Anticipatory guidance led to change in the score of knowledge about infant and toddler’s oral health in intervention groups compared to control group. The direct presentation had superiority over indirect presentation in increasing knowledge about their oral health care. Dentists should do their utmost to educate parents especially the pregnant mothers on children’s oral health in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, as oral health literacy is, ultimately, a pathway to health equity.

scholarly journals THE CORRELATION AMONG KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND MOTHER’S BEHAVIOR IN ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CARE

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Ni Nengah Arini Murni ◽  
Suwanti Suwanti
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
P Value ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract : The study aimed to determine the correlation among knowledge and attitude with the behavior of pregnant women in dental and oral health care during pregnancy. The research was analytic observational and in terms of time used crossectional approach. The population in this study were pregnant women at Narmada Community Health Center whereas the sample obtained by 34 people who came to check Antenatal Care (ANC) in June 2015 taken by accidental sampling technique. Data collection of knowledge, attitude and behavior variables used questionnaire and Statistical analysis was performed by using Chi Square test. The research finding indicated that from 34 respondents, 17 pregnant women (50%) had lack knowledge level about oral and dental health care during pregnancy. The attitude of pregnant women in dental and oral care during pregnancy was 73.5% (poor attitudes), and in terms of respondents’ behaviour was the same like respondents’ attitude by 73.5% (poor attitude). Therefore, it can be concluded that there was a significant correlation between knowledge with pregnant women behavior in dental and oral health care (P value = 0.013) and there was significant correlation between attitude with respondents behaviour in oral and dental care during pregnancy (P value = 0.004). Suggestion: It is expected for Health Care Institutions and health workers need to do an effort of sustainable counselling to communities, especially pregnant women about risk factors that can cause dental caries which can affect the health of both fetus and mother, increasing promotive efforts, for instance the improvement and maintenance of health and preventive efforts for communnities and pregnant women in order to have a good knowledge and attitude in maintaining oral an dental health care during pregnancy can be preserved and further enhanced, hence the sense of responsibility in terms of a behavior in the community or pregnant women concerning dental and oral health increases in line with knowledge improvement and developing attitudes.

scholarly journals Correlation of knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women’s oral health

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Mutiara Nuraini Azizah ◽  
Mochammad Nur Ramadhani ◽  
Anne Agustina Suwargiani ◽  
Sri Susilawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
P Value ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: During pregnancy, hormonal changes can increase susceptibility to oral diseases. Oral disease can pose a risk for the baby's oral health and pregnancy outcomes. Oral problems and their complications during pregnancy can be prevented by maintaining oral health behaviours that include knowledge, attitude, and practice. This study was aimed to analyse the correlation of knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women's oral health. Methods: A descriptive-analytic research with a cross-sectional method was conducted towards 65 pregnant women at Sukajadi Community Health Centre (Puskesmas), Bandung, taken as a sample through purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire. The statistical test used in this study was the Spearman correlation test. Results: The study showed that 66.2% of pregnant women had good knowledge of oral health care, 27.7% had adequate knowledge, and 6.2% had poor knowledge. Observation on oral health care attitude found that 56.9% of pregnant women had a good attitude, 43.1% had a fair attitude, and none were in the poor category. Oral health care practice of pregnant women resulted from 15.4% was in a good category, 60.0% in the fair category and 24.6% was in the poor category. The statistical analysis results between the attitude and the practice of oral health care showed a weak correlation with the correlation coefficient (rs) 0.124 and a significance value (p-value) was higher than 0.05 (0.325), indicating that there was no significant relationship between attitudes and the practice of oral health care. Conclusion: There is no correlation between knowledge and attitude on the practice of pregnant women's oral health.

Prenatal oral health literacy status: a survey on patient’s perception and awareness among health care professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Sandya Devi S Patil ◽  
Madhu K ◽  
Rachna Thakur ◽  
Santhosh T Paul ◽  
Mihir Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Group A ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

Pregnancy is characterized by complex physiological changes which may adversely affect the oral health and pregnancy outcomes. This study reports a survey on assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice behaviours of gynaecologists and oral health care professionals towards prenatal oral care and barriers limiting the utilization of prenatal oral care health care to pregnant women. The study population comprised of 3 groups: A- Gynaecologists, B- oral health care professionals and C – Pregnant women, 100 in each group. The prevalidated questionnaire included questions about their knowledge, attitude, beliefs and practices regarding oral health care for pregnant women. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using ANOVA test and Pearson’s correlation test. The response rate was 100%. Regarding the association of periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, Group A (75%) have high degree of knowledge than B (61%) and C (36%) but the attitude and practice behaviors were significantly high in Group B as compared to Group A and Group C Two-thirds of respondents in both Group A and B (75%) were interested in receiving continuing dental education (CDE) regarding the care of pregnant women.The self-assessed maternal barriers evaluated in this study were lack of knowledge, lack of perceived need.

Oral Health Knowledge of Pregnant Women on Pregnancy Gingivitis and Children's Oral Health

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Zhong ◽  
KN Ma ◽  
YS Wong ◽  
Y So ◽  
PC Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Children’S Oral Health ◽  
Childhood Caries

Objective: Pregnancy gingivitis and early childhood caries remain prevalent in Hong Kong. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women's knowledge and beliefs related to pregnancy gingivitis and children's oral health. Study design: An outreach survey was carried out in a clinic that provided antenatal examination. A written oral health questionnaire related to pregnancy gingivitis and early childhood caries was administered to pregnant women. Of the 106 pregnant women who enrolled in the study, 100 completed the questionnaires. Results: Among the 100 subjects, only 39% correctly identified that hormonal changes contribute to pregnancy gingivitis. Only 36% identified red and swollen gums as signs of gingivitis. Furthermore, 53% of the surveyed pregnant women were not sure about the amount of toothpaste to administer to a child aged 18 months to 5 years. Almost 50% assumed that a replanted avulsed tooth would probably not survive within a short extra-alveolar period of less than 60 minutes. Conclusion: Prenatal women generally lack knowledge of a common oral disease that occurs during pregnancy and of what constitutes adequate oral health care for children. Oral health care education should be implemented as part of a prenatal care program.

scholarly journals Pregnant Women Knowledge Regard Oral Health Care

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Eman Reda Mohamed ◽  
Nadia Mohamed Fahmy ◽  
Sahar Moussa Soliman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Health Care

scholarly journals Perilaku Pemeliharaan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Bahu Manado

e-GIGI ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adiska Devinta Arisanty
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Premature Births ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Care Behavior

Pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut selama kehamilan bertujuan untuk mencegah terjadinya masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut saat masa kehamilan. Kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan salah satu hal yang perlu diperhatikan selama kehamilan. Kondisi kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil yang buruk dapat memberikan dampak pada kehamilan seperti kelahiran prematur, dan bayi dengan berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR), dan preeklampsia. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perilaku pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil yang mencakup pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan. Jenis penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang melibatkan 50 orang ibu hamil di Puskesmas Bahu Manado. Pengumpulan data diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang meliputi karakteristik responden, pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil di Puskesmas Bahu Manado tergolong baik, dengan perolehan skor 473 (78,8%), sikap pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil di Puskesmas Bahu Manado tergolong baik, dengan perolehan skor 558 (93%), dan tindakan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil di Puskesmas Bahu Manado tergolong baik, dengan perolehan skor 502 (83,7%). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah pengetahuan, sikap, tindakan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut ibu hamil di Puskesmas Bahu Manado tergolong baik.Kata kunci : Perilaku Ibu hamil, pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulutABSTRACTMaintenance of oral health during pregnancy aims to prevent oral health problems during pregnancy. Oral health is one of the things that need attention during pregnancy. Dental and oral health of pregnant women are poor, which can hqve an impact on pregnancy as premature births, babies with low birth weight (LBW), and preeclampsia. The purpose of this study to determine the oral health care behavior of pregnant women that include knowledge, attitudes, and actions. This is a descriptive research with cross-sectional design among 50 pregnant women at health centers Bahu Manado. The data collected by questionnaires that include respondent characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and actions of oral health care respondents. The results showed that oral health care knowledge of pregnant women in Bahu Manado health centers was good, with a score of 473 (78.8%), oral health care attitudes of pregnant women in Bahu Manado health centers was good, with a score of 558 (93%) and oral health care maintenance actions of pregnant women in Bahu Manado health centers was good, with a score of 502 (83.7%). Conclusion this study that knowledge, ,attitudes, and actions oral health care of pregnant women in Bahu Manado health centers was good.Key words: oral health behavior of pregnant women, oral health care

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