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ArticleActa odontologica Scandinavica2024

Barriers for why pregnant women do not visit a dentist on a regular basis: using group concept mapping methodology.

Karoline Winckler, Marianne Uggen Rasmussen, Jeannet Laugenborg, Kathrine Hansen Bukkehave, Heidi Fischer, Berit Lilienthal Heitmann, Eva Ejlersen Wæhrens

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Article in Acta odontologica Scandinavica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Karoline WincklerThe Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. karoline.winckler@regionh.dk.
Marianne Uggen RasmussenThe Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jeannet LaugenborgDepartment of Pediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nykøbing Falster Hospital, Region Zealand, Denmark; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark.
Kathrine Hansen BukkehaveThe Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Heidi FischerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Holbæk Hospital, Region Zealand, Denmark.
Berit Lilienthal HeitmannThe Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Public Health, Section for General Practice, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Eva Ejlersen WæhrensThe Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Occupational Science, User Perspectives and Community-based Research, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Frederiksberg Hospital · DKHerlev Hospital · DKRegion Zealand · DKUniversity of Copenhagen · DKUniversity of Southern Denmark · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesPeriodontitis in pregnancy represents a significant, but often overlooked challenge due to its association to adverse pregnancy (preeclampsia and gestational diabetes) and birth related outcomes (preterm birth and low birth weight). The overall study aim was to identify, organize, and prioritize barriers influencing dental visits among Danish pregnant women not seeing a dentist on a regularly basis. MATERIALS AND

methodsParticipants were pregnant women screened at weeks 11-13 of gestation, and were recruited if they were not seeing a dentist regularly. The study was conducted at Holbæk and Nykøbing Falster Hospital in Region Zealand, Denmark. The Group Concept Mapping (GCM) approach was applied. The pregnant women participated in brainstorming (n = 18), sorting (n = 20), and rating (n = 17) the seating question 'Thinking as broadly as you can, please list all barriers of importance to you for not seeing a dentist on a regular basis'.

resultsA total of 38 unique barriers were identified, organized, and prioritized online. The multidimensional scaling analysis involved 10 iterations and revealed a low stress value of 0.21. A cluster solution with five clusters including 'economic reasons', 'lack of priority', 'lack of time and energy', 'no problems with teeth', and 'dental fear', was discussed and interpreted at a validation meeting.

conclusionsFive overall clusters explaining barriers for not seeing a dentist regularly were revealed. Of the five clusters, 'economic reasons' and 'lack of priority' were rated as the most important clusters. Accordingly, such barriers should be considered in the planning of future strategies of dental care during pregnancy.

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Dental CareAdultDenmarkDentistsFemaleHumansPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnant People

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