Oral Health Among PregnantWomen at Ilam, Iran: A KAP Study
Publish place: Journal of Health Reports and Technology، Vol: 9، Issue: 2
Publish Year: 1402
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تاریخ نمایه سازی: 14 آذر 1402
Abstract:
Background: Pregnancy is a unique period during a woman’s life and is characterized by complex physiological changes, which
may adversely affect oral health.
Objectives: The current study aimed at determining pregnant women’s knowledge, attitude and practice on oral health in ۲۰۱۸ to
improve their knowledge, attitude and practice and subsequently decreasing oral diseases.
Methods: In a cross- sectional study, ۳۲۰ pregnant women referring to Ilam city health centers were selected through simple random
sampling method. Data collection was done employing a questionnaire containing four main parts viz demographic, knowledge,
attitude, and practice questions on oral health.
Results: The mean age of pregnant women was ۲۷.۷۴ years. Their knowledge, attitude, and practice on oral health during pregnancy
were moderate. Further, ۱۶.۲%, ۱۲.۵%, and ۱۸.۱% of them were having good knowledge, attitude and practice on oral health,
respectively. The statistically significant relationship was seen between mothers’ knowledge and occupation, education, insurance
coverage, and training provided in health centers on oral health (P < ۰.۰۵). The practice of pregnant mothers on oral health showed
a significant relationship with their education at ۰.۰۵ level.
Conclusions: Based on the finding obtained, the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women on oral health during pregnancy
were almost good. Paying much more attention through proper educational interventions on oral health during pregnancy
is highly recommended.
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Authors
Samira Daneshvar
Department of Public Health, School of Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
Zeinab Ghazanfari
Department of Public Health, School of Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
Manijeh Hoseiny-Rad
Department of Biology, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
Negar Aivazi
School of Dentistry, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran