ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2015
Midwives' perspectives of their ability to promote the oral health of pregnant women in Victoria, Australia.
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Spanish Midwives and Midwifery Students toward Oral Healthcare during Pregnancy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Observational
- Interprofessional collaboration and smartphone use as promising strategies to improve prenatal oral health care utilization among US underserved women: results from a qualitative study.BMC oral health · 2020Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behaviour of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Observational
- Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Working at Antenatal Clinics in the Southern Province of Rwanda on Periodontal Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Advances in medical education and practice · 2020Article
- Eating disorders and oral health: a scoping review on the role of dietitians.Journal of eating disorders · 2020Article
- Effectiveness of preventive dental programs offered to mothers by non-dental professionals to control early childhood dental caries: a review.BMC oral health · 2019Review
- Knowledge and Attitude of Midwifery Students on Oral Health Care.Dentistry journal · 2019Article
- Qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators of dental service utilization of pregnant women: A triangulation approach.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2018Article
- Oral health and cardiovascular care: Perceptions of people with cardiovascular disease.PloS one · 2017Article
- The Viewpoint of Iranian Gynecologists and Midwives on the Expectations of Pregnant Women: A Content Analysis Study.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMidwives have a potential role in promoting the oral health of pregnant women although they have little formal training in this area. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of midwives in Victoria towards incorporating oral health promotion into their antenatal practice after undergoing training through the Midwifery Initiated Oral Health (MIOH) online education program.
methodsA purposive sample of thirty-nine midwives from maternity services across Victoria, Australia were invited to participate in an online MIOH education program in October 2012. The program included three self-paced modules covering oral health screening, referral processes, and theoretical and practical skill assessments. A mixed methods design was used to capture midwives perspectives. Evaluation questionnaires, completed pre- and post-training, captured knowledge and confidence (confidence likert scale), and also included five opened-ended questions post-training. Open-ended questions, feedback forms and unsolicited emails formed the data for qualitative analysis. Data were analysed using content and thematic analysis and descriptive statistics.
resultsThirty-three midwives completed the MIOH education program and demonstrated a significant increase (51.5%) in their confidence to promote oral health. All participants viewed the program as suitable, acceptable and useful for their practice and were happy to recommend the course to other Victorian midwives. Participants indicated that it would be feasible to incorporate oral health into the first antenatal booking visit and recognised that oral health promotion was within their scope of practice.
conclusionsThis study has shown that the MIOH education program is a valued resource that can assist midwives to increase their confidence and skills to incorporate oral health promotion into their practice. A key barrier identified was time constraints during antenatal care booking visits. However, it is evident that with relevant training it would be feasible and acceptable for Victorian midwives to incorporate oral health promotion within their practice. The current engagement with midwives in Victoria and other parts of Australia provides an opportunity to continue to explore and define the role of antenatal health care professionals in oral health promotion at a state and national level.
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