Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
J Med Life. 2022 Mar;15(3):420-424. doi: 10.25122/jml-2019-0095.
Pregnancy is a unique condition for women, associated with physiological and emotional changes in the body. Various research showed an association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Importance to hygiene maintenance should be given during pregnancy and improve the wellbeing of the mother and child. This study assessed oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among pregnant women in Hyderabad. The study design was cross-sectional and included 445 women who responded and completed the survey. Subjects were selected using a random sampling technique in gynecology clinics. The questionnaire form consisted of four sections: demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and oral hygiene practice. Out of the 482 pregnant females invited to participate in the study, 445 women completed the survey, giving a response rate of 92%. The majority of women showed good knowledge and attitude regarding oral hygiene and its relation to pregnancy. However, the participants showed poor compliance with the recommended protocol. There are certain myths and barriers to dental treatment that need to be considered in the prenatal education of women. If explained by the gynecologist, the importance of oral health and its correlation with systemic health will play a crucial role in improving oral hygiene practice and regular dental visits.
怀孕是女性特有的生理状态，伴随着身体的生理和情绪变化。各种研究表明牙周病与不良妊娠结局之间存在关联。怀孕期间应重视口腔卫生保健，以提高母婴健康水平。本研究评估了海得拉巴孕妇的口腔健康知识、态度和行为。该研究设计为横断面研究，纳入了 445 名回应并完成调查的孕妇。采用妇产科诊所的随机抽样技术选择研究对象。问卷分为四部分：人口统计学数据、知识、态度和口腔卫生习惯。在邀请 482 名孕妇参与研究中，有 445 名女性完成了调查，应答率为 92%。大多数女性对口腔卫生及其与妊娠的关系表现出良好的知识和态度。然而，参与者对推荐方案的依从性较差。存在一些关于口腔治疗的误区和障碍，需要在女性的产前教育中加以考虑。如果由妇科医生解释，口腔健康的重要性及其与全身健康的相关性将在改善口腔卫生习惯和定期看牙医方面发挥关键作用。
