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Oral health-related knowledge, practice, and utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Barriers and facilitators of oral health care utilization among pregnant women: a mixed-methods systematic review.Systematic reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Assessment of Pregnant Women's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Habits Regarding Oral Health: Development and Validation of a Measurement Instrument.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Dental practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers regarding oral health care of women during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- From mother to child: a survey-based cross-sectional study of oral health practices and knowledge among Saudi women during their pregnancy.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Development and validation of a Spanish-language questionnaire to assess mothers' knowledge and practices regarding their children's oral health.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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Abstract
backgroundPromoting and maintaining appropriate oral hygiene practices in pregnant women is recommended as an integral component of prenatal care to ensure healthy pregnancies and positive birth outcomes. This study aimed to assess the oral health-related knowledge, practices, and utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
methodsA cross-sectional survey of 1120 pregnant women was conducted in both government and private maternal hospitals from October 2022 to January 2023. A self-administered questionnaire was developed and validated, comprising 37 closed-ended questions. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman correlation coefficient. Multiple linear and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out using socio-demographic variables as predictors for knowledge, practices, and utilization of dental services. Level of significance was set at P ≤ 0.05.
resultsMajority (37.2%) of the pregnant women were in the 30-34 years age group. The majority had limited oral health knowledge (59.7% very poor, 23.8% poor), and 66.4% had poor oral health practices. Dental service utilization was suboptimal, with 39.6% never seeking dental care during pregnancy. A positive correlation was seen among knowledge, practices, and utilization of dental services. Multiple linear regression revealed that both knowledge and practices scores were significantly associated with education and occupation; and utilization scores with occupation.
conclusionThis study highlights the need for enhancing oral health knowledge, practices, and utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Riyadh. Bridging knowledge and access gaps can enhance the oral and overall health outcomes of mothers and their infants.
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