scholarly journals Implications of motivational interviewing and oral hygiene instruction for the reduction of oral health disparities among pregnant women

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata K. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Disparities ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instruction

scholarly journals Men and Oral Health: A Review of Sex and Gender Differences

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 155798832110163
Author(s):  
Martin S. Lipsky ◽  
Sharon Su ◽  
Carlos J. Crespo ◽  
Man Hung
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Oral Health Disparities ◽  
And Gender

Sex and gender related health disparities in oral health remain an underappreciated and often over looked aspect of well-being. The goal of this narrative review is to identify sex and gender related oral health disparities by summarizing the current literature related to differences in oral health between men and women. The review identified that men are more likely to: ignore their oral health, have poorer oral hygiene habits, and experience higher rates of periodontal disease, oral cancer, and dental trauma. Men also visit dentists less frequently and compared to women seek oral treatment more often for an acute problem and less often for disease prevention. Women exhibit more positive attitudes about dental visits, greater oral health literacy, and demonstrate better oral health behaviors than men. Men disproportionately develop periodontal diseases due to a combination of biological and gender related reasons including immune system factors, hormone differences, poorer oral hygiene behaviors, and greater tobacco use. There is a male to female ratio of 2:1 for oral cancer, largely attributable to more tobacco use, heavier use of alcohol, and longer sun exposure. Minority men experience a disproportionate burden of oral health disparities because of both their gender and race/ethnic identities. In conclusion, this review identifies several differences between men and women related to oral health and highlights the need for further research to better understand these disparities and how to incorporate them into developing prevention, education and treatment strategies to improve oral health in men.

Oral Health Disparities Among Rural Pregnant Women

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare M. Mehta ◽  
Renata K. Martins ◽  
Daniel W. McNeil
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Health Disparities

Oral Health Disparities and Inequities in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-273
Author(s):  
Michelle M. Henshaw ◽  
Steven Karpas
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Disparities

scholarly journals Oral-health awareness among pregnant women in the region of Republika Srpska

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Svjetlana Janković ◽  
Bojana Davidović ◽  
Igor Radović ◽  
Vladimirka Ikonić ◽  
Ivana Dmitruk-Miljević
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
University Education ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Dental Examination ◽  
Republika Srpska ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Summary Introduction Oral diseases during pregnancy are an important reason for enhanced dental care of this vulnerable population. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of oral health awareness among pregnant women and examine their oral hygiene habits, attitudes and behaviors in relation to the professional qualification. Material and methods The study was conducted in Foča, East Sarajevo, Bijeljina and Pale (Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina). A total of 198 respondents voluntarily filled an anonymous survey, specially created for this research. Results In addition to toothbrush and toothpaste, 39.8% of pregnant women did not use any additional oral hygiene resources. When brushing their teeth, 60.1% of pregnant women had bleeding gums. Also, 54.1% of pregnant women visited dentist, while 34.3% did not. Obstetrician did not advise 69.7% of respondents that the should visit dentist during pregnancy. Furthermore, 80.8% of pregnant women thought that they were more susceptible to pregnancy caries, and 29.6% of them thought that caries is disease that cannot be prevented. Respondents with university education understood that minerals from the mother’s teeth were not lost during pregnancy, which was statistically significant compared to pregnant women with secondary education. Conclusion The level of oral health awareness of pregnant women is low. It is important that all women perform regular dental examination during pregnancy, as they will receive useful information from their dentist how to prevent oral diseases.

Factors Associated With Self-Perception in Oral Health of Pregnant Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110389
Author(s):  
Jairo Corchuelo-Ojeda ◽  
Guillermo Julián González Pérez ◽  
Alejandro Casas-Arcila
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
High Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
History Of

Background Health perception is a subjective predictor of long-term morbidity and mortality. Few studies address the perception that pregnant women have of their oral health. Objective The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and self-assessment of oral health in pregnant women from Cali, Colombia. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 998 pregnant women, calculated using the formula to estimate a proportion in finite populations, with a confidence level of 95%. A questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic characterization, as well as to enquire about oral health perception, knowledge, and practices of oral health. Results The mean age of the surveyed mothers was 24.7, with a standard deviation of 6.1, of which 23.6% were adolescents. The perception they had about their oral health status was considered good by 60.8%. Of the 82.9% who reported having attended dentistry, more than half perceived good oral health. Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health. Conclusion Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health.

Impact of Oral Health Educational Intervention for Reduction in New Lesions of Dental Caries: Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2961-2965
Author(s):  
Faisal Izhar ◽  
M. Saleem Rana ◽  
Maha Tanvir ◽  
Shafia Hasan ◽  
Muhammad Azizullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instruction

Oral health in the nation’s evolution, especially in this globalization, an absence of illness in the population plays a key role for a fecund and well established society. Purpose: To see the impact of oral health education intervention to improve oral health practices along-with formation of new carious lesions after oral health education after 3 months of intervention. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: Children (n=383) were included in present study through non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Children who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were examined with the examination tools on the dental unit office in the RHC for caries risk using a pre-validated caries risk assessment checklist and dental caries detection form. Statistical analysis: Data analyzed by SPSS 21.0v. Results: Majority of respondents (383) 100% didn’t have access to fluoridated water supply. Only 23.5% of the respondents have literate parent’s majority of them (76.5%) have illiterate parents. All the respondents 100% were at moderate risk. In comparison of risk associated with teeth missing due to caries in past 36 months, the respondents at low risk were 63.2%, High risk were 25.3% and moderate risk were 11.5%. Conclusion: This study concluded that intervention of oral hygiene instruction has produced significant results in motivating people for cleaning teeth regularly and avoiding the use of sugary foods and beverages to maintain their oral and general health. The study has interventions of tooth brush with paste and oral hygiene instruction for motivating and treating people. Key Words: Early Childhood Caries, Risk Assessment, Health Education and Oral Hygiene.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a family-centered behavioral and educational counselling approach to improve periodontal health of pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Liu ◽  
Weiye Wen ◽  
Ka Fung Yu ◽  
Xiaoli Gao ◽  
Edward Chin Man Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Family Centered

Abstract Background Poor oral hygiene and high hormone levels during pregnancy can lead to a deterioration in periodontal health. This study assessed the effectiveness of a family-centered behavioral and educational counselling program on improving the periodontal health of women during pregnancy and postpartum. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted among pregnant women (10th-22nd gestational week) and their husbands. Participating families were randomized into test and control groups. Intervention in the test group included explanation of oral health education (OHE) pamphlets, oral hygiene instruction, individualized feedback, and proposed solutions to overcome barriers in self-care. Reinforcements were implemented in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and six months postpartum. In the control group, only OHE pamphlets were distributed. The assessed outcomes were bleeding on probing (BOP), periodontal pocket (Poc), loss of clinical attachment (LoA), and Visible Plaque Index (VPI). The data collection was carried out at baseline (T0), in the 32nd gestational week (T1), and 12 months postpartum (T2). Results Altogether 589 pregnant women were recruited, and 369 attended all three visits (test:188; control:181). In the test group, the mean VPI score at T0 was 0.19, which decreased to 0.14 at T1 and 0.15 at T2. In the control group, the mean VPI decreased from 0.19 at T0 to 0.16 at T1, but increased to 0.22 at T2. A main effect of time and intervention and an interaction between time and intervention were detected (all p < 0.05), indicating that the intervention effect differed between T1 and T2. The test group showed a significantly greater decrease over time than the control group did. Similarly, the mean BOP% decreased more significantly over time in the test group (T0:57%, T1:46%, T2:35%) than in the control group (T0:58%, T1:52%, T2:46%). For Poc and LoA, there were improvements in both study groups at 12 months postpartum, compared with during pregnancy (p < 0.001). Conclusions Providing family-centered, behavioral, and educational counselling to pregnant women at an early stage of pregnancy and with reinforcements can improve their oral hygiene and reduce gingival inflammation. The effect can be sustained over an extended period and is greater than that of distributing oral health leaflets alone. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, #NCT02937194. Registered 18 October 2016. Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02937194?cond=Family-centered+oral+health+promotion+for+new+parents+and+their+infants&draw=2&rank=1

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