ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude of Expectant Mothers Regarding Effect of Their Oral Health and Its Influence on the Infant Oral Health.
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- Evaluation of Pregnant Women's Perspectives on Root Canal Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The contribution of maternal factors to the oral microbiota of the child: Influence from early life and clinical relevance.The Japanese dental science review · 2023Review
- Misconceptions Regarding Essential Oral Health Care Amongst Pregnant Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in the State of Goa, India: A Descriptive Study.Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India · 2023Article
- Sociodemographic Factors Associated with the Level of Knowledge of Early Postpartum Women about Oral Health Prevention in Infants Aged 0 to 2 Years Old: A Cross-Sectional Study under a Multivariable Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Oral Health and Knowledge among Postpartum Women.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Dental Patients' Medical Information Disclosure and Sociodemographic Determinants: A Cross Sectional Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionGood oral health during pregnancy and infancy is important for the overall health and well-being of mother and child, respectively.
aimTo assess the knowledge and attitude of expectant mothers regarding the effect of their oral health and its influence on infant oral health. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among expectant mothers. They were randomly selected from those reporting to the Department of Gynecology in Government and Private Hospitals in Durg, Chhattisgarh. A total of 124 closed-ended, self-administered questionnaire were filled by participants, which had 21 items addressing the knowledge and attitude of expectant mothers regarding their oral health and oral hygiene practices; the transmission of bacteria from mother to child; cariogenic food consumption; effect of periodontal disease on infant's teeth and safe trimester for dental treatment. Data were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis.
resultsSignificant differences were found in expectant mothers' knowledge and attitude based on their age (
conclusionThe knowledge related to the oral health of pregnant women during pregnancy was found to be low and needs to be improved. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Execution of educational programs along with other healthcare professionals to motivate expectant mothers. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Pattanshetti K, Kothari HP, Tiwari J,
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