scholarly journals Evaluation of knowledge and attitude of senior dental students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences regarding oral health care in pregnant women

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
M Zabihi yeganeh ◽  
S Mohebbi ◽  
K Sargeran ◽  
S Razeghi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

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.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Dental Students’ Knowledge of Oral Health for Persons with Special Needs: A Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Salama ◽  
Bader Al-Balkhi ◽  
Faika Abdelmegid
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Special Health

Objectives. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students with respect to oral health care of the person with special health care needs (SHCN) and evaluate effectiveness of an education program on improving their knowledge.Method. An evaluation consisting of a questionnaire was answered before and immediately after a 30-minute educational presentation in the form of a DVD that includes a PowerPoint and a video of oral health care for individuals with SHCN. The questionnaire was based on the materials and information presented in the DVD and included 26 questions (true/false/I do not know).Results. The mean (±SD) score on the pretest was 10.85 (±5.20), which increased to 16.85 (±5.47) on the posttest. This difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Forty percent of the students surveyed reported that they were very satisfied with the educational part of the presentation, while 50% were somewhat satisfied. Thirty percent of students expressed that the educational intervention used is very effective.Conclusions. Viewing the educational intervention was effective in informing the sophomore students and providing them with instructive basic information on person with SHCN. Dental colleges should increase students’ knowledge, training, and exposure to individuals with SHCN.

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