scholarly journals ORAL HYGIENE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (01) ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Saima Shabbir ◽  
Masooma Zahid ◽  
Aamna Qazi ◽  
Syed Muneeb Younus
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Objective: To define the self-reported oral health knowledge, attitudes and oralhygiene habits, among pregnant women getting antenatal care at Kulsoom Bai Valika HospitalKarachi. Method and Material: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conductedat the KVSS Site Hospital antenatal clinic during the period January - June 2013. The data wasanalyzed using the SPSS for Windows (version 16.0; SPSS Inc. Chicago. IL) statistical softwarepackage and was validated visually. Result: Most of the respondents revealed a reasonablelevel of oral health knowledge and positive attitudes towards oral health. However, there weregaps in the oral health knowledge of the women surveyed. The relationship between the levelof oral health knowledge and ethnicity (p=0.856), level of education (p=0.079), age category(p= 0.166), and trimester of pregnancy (p=0.219) were not statistically significant. In addition,the women’s knowledge and attitude towards oral health was not reflected in their oral hygienepractices. Conclusions: There is a need to provide oral health education for pregnant womenduring antenatal care in order to highlight the significance of good oral health in achieving goodhealth for both the mother and her baby.

scholarly journals Assessment of Oral Health Care and Knowledge amongst University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Hala Zakaria ◽  
Hina Nasreen ◽  
Ehab Basssam
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Objectives: Good oral heath not only promotes an individual to look and feel good, it also helps in preserving oral functions. The study was carried out to assess oral health knowledge and practices, attitudes as well as their oral hygiene habits among university students in the UAE. Method: A structured and revised questionnaire was distributed to 300 university students that were randomly sampled from the selected universities of the UAE. The questionnaires were answered anonymously by the students and paper consisted of questions to study and assess the prevalence of oral diseases amongst these students. The answers were then subjected to statistical analysis to determine if there is a significant correlation between oral health knowledge and attitude. Results: Data showed a positive correlation with a Pearson coefficient value of 0.4 given at a positive gradient when plotted as a linear graph. The students had good knowledge on the basic oral health measures but still students had poor oral health practices they brush their teeth once daily and brushed for less than the optimal time of two minutes. Lack of time and cost were reported to be the most common causes that prevented visiting the dental clinic. While some students reported no importance to visit the dentist if there is any pain as the second most common reason. Conclusion: Students had good knowledge on the basic oral health measures but efforts towards spreading proper dental education is very important to minimize and prevent the escalation of oral diseases that may develop due to lack of correct dental knowledge. Oral health education programs should be conducted with reinforcement to close the gap between knowledge and practice.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF ORAL HYGIENE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR AMONG LOCALAUTO-RICKSHAW DRIVERS IN SODEPUR, KOLKATA, INDIA.

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-58
Author(s):  
Anirban Dey ◽  
Santanu Sen Roy ◽  
Debarshi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Education Data ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

The aim of the short study is to evaluate self-reported oral health knowledge attitudes and behaviour among local auto-rickshaw drivers inSodepur, Kolkata, India. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 auto-rickshaw drivers and was carried out with the help of 10 questions. Age, gender and level of education data was recorded. Statistical analysis was performed with the help of Epi Info ™ 7.2.2.2 EPI INFO is a trademark of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) using the Chi-Square test (x2). Results: The (mean ± S.D.) age of the respondents was (38.62±14.03) with range 19 – 70 years and the median age was 35.5 years. Most of the participants (56.0%) were with age between 20 - 39 years. About 76.0% of the participants was with the level of education up to middle standard (up to 9th standard). The variation of scores of knowledge and attitude, also showed highly significant with level of education and behaviour being non-significant. While the study in age group among the auto drivers, showed significant on knowledge & behaviour and attitude as non-significant. (Chi Square-test, P > 0.01). Conclusion: Among auto-rickshaw drivers oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviour showed improved results in relation to level of education and age, although there were deficits in behaviour in relation to level of education and attitude in age wise co-relation. For better future of population, it can be improved with awareness programmes.

scholarly journals ORAL HEALTH OF PREGNANT WOMEN;

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 365-373
Author(s):  
BYANAKU A K ◽  
RWAKATEMA D S
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge

Objective: To assess level of knowledge, attitude and practice on oral health mong pregnant women attending antenatalcare clinic in Morogoro Municipal, Tanzania. Design: A cross sectional study. Setting: Morogoro Municipality, Morogoro Region,Tanzania. Subjects and Methods: Pre tested questionnaires were administered randomly to 216 participants attending antenatal careclinic seeking to find out quantitative data on their specific socio-demographic characteristics, oral health knowledge, attitude andpractice in 2012. A sample of 26 par ticipants was involved in focus group discussions (FGD's). Questionnaire data were analyzed byStata Version 12.1 programme. Chi-square test and Logistic regression models were used. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant.FGD's qualitative data analysis was done manually using thematic framework analysis. Results: Majority (73%) of the participants hadadequate oral health knowledge. About 76% of the respondents agreed to the positive statements towards oral health. Focus GroupDiscussions revealed negative attitude towards dental treatment during pregnancy. Adequate oral health practice was found in majority ofthe participants (72%). Levels of education and marital status of the participants were found to be strongly associated with oral healthpractice (p-value < 0.05). Conclusions: Majority of the participants had overall adequate knowledge, practice and positive attitudetowards oral health. However, unsatisfactory knowledge on possible connections between bleeding gums and pregnancy and negativeattitude towards dental visits were noted. Level of education was significantly associated with oral health practice and attitude. Dentalvisits from the first stages of pregnancy should be part of antenatal care clinic in this community.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status, Knowledge, and Behaviours of People with Diabetes in Sydney, Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3464
Author(s):  
Prakash Poudel ◽  
Rhonda Griffiths ◽  
Amit Arora ◽  
Vincent W. Wong ◽  
Jeff R. Flack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Sydney Australia

This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross sectional survey of 260 patients from four public diabetes clinics in Sydney, Australia was undertaken using a 35-item questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS software with descriptive and logistic regression analyses. More than half (53.1%) of respondents reported having dental problems which negatively impacted their related quality of life. Less than half (45%) had adequate oral health knowledge. Only 10.8% reported receiving any oral health information in diabetes care settings, which had higher odds of demonstrating adequate oral health knowledge (AOR, 2.60; 95% CI, 1.06–6.34). Similarly, 62.7% reported seeing a dentist in the last 12 months. Having private health insurance (AOR, 3.70; 95% CI, 1.85–7.40) had higher odds of seeing a dentist in the past 12 months. Dental costs were a major contributor to avoiding or delaying dental visit. Patients living with diabetes have unmet oral health needs particularly around the awareness of its importance and access to affordable dental services. Diabetes care providers can play a crucial role in this area by promoting oral health to their patients.

The Effect of Counselling Intervention during Antenatal Care on the Knowledge and Attitude about Danger Signs in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Takalar Regency -

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Nurhikmah ◽  
Tahir Abdullah ◽  
Stang ◽  
Suriah ◽  
Andi Imam Arundhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: This study was to examine the effects of counselling delivered during antenatal care on the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy.Methods: This was a pre-experimental design using one group pre- and post-test only. This study was conducted in Takalar, specifically within Sanrobone Community Health Service working area. Takalar is located in South Sulawesi Province Indonesia and this area is coastal with the majority of people working as a fisherman. Participants of this study were pregnant women living in the villages which are included in the working area of Sanrobone Community Health Service.Results: The study shows that counselling improved knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy (p=0.011 and p=0.025, respectively). The number of pregnant women with good knowledge and positive attitude increased after the intervention (43.8% vs 93.8%, 62.5% vs 93.8%, respectively).Conclusions: In can be concluded that intervention by means of counselling can improve the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to implement the counselling program delivered by health workers in Community Health Service in order to mitigate the risk of maternal mortality.

Basic oral health knowledge and awareness among rural adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
RamandeepSingh Gambhir ◽  
AmanpreetKaur Bhangu ◽  
Mehraab Dhillon ◽  
KaranSingh Ghuman ◽  
Mandeep Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Rural Adults

scholarly journals Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis ababa, Ethiopia - a cross sectional type of study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desta Samuel Umuro ◽  
Yared Lasebew Asres ◽  
Gezahegn Mamo Muluneh
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Parasitic Infestation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical College ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods Institution based cross sectional study design was conducted from December 1–30, 2018 on 405 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. All pregnant women visiting the Antenatal care clinic during the study period and who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were included in the study. Secondary data was collected from clients register and personal files on hemoglobin, HIV, stool, and other variables. Descriptive statistics was used to analysis some variables by using SPSS. Logistic regression was carried out to identify factors associated with anemia in pregnancy. Adjusted odds ratio with their 95% of confidence interval and p < 0.05 are consider to have significant association. Results The magnitude of Anemia in pregnant women in this study was 19.8%, (95% CI 16.00-23.70). HIV infection (AOR = 6.12(95% CI 2.19, 17.08) parasitic infestation (AOR = 11.88 (95% CI 5.60, 25.20) and history of not taking fruit after meal during pregnancy (AOR = 3.12(95% CI 1.72, 5.67) were the major determinants of anemia. Conclusion This study showed that the magnitude of anemia among pregnant women was high especially at third trimester. Living with HIV /AIDS, parasitic infestation and no history of taking fruits after meal were the main factors.

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