ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS ABOUT PERIODONTAL ORAL HEALTH AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN- A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Research and Review - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Periodontal diseases and systemic diseases are having association and various studies have been done to assess the scientific evidence. There are a lot of scientific data available to explain the association between periodontal diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia and preterm low birth weight deliveries. It is also linked with stillbirth, miscarriage, intrauterine growth retardation. Pregnancy can influence gingival health and also the changes in the hormone level during pregnancy promote inflammation termed as Pregnant Gingivitis and it occurs without any changes in the plaque level. Aim and Objective: To assess and compare the level of knowledge and attitude towards periodontal oral health among pregnant women. Materials and Methods: Awareness of the relationship between oral health and pregnancy, demographics, oral health knowledge, oral hygiene, and dental visits during pregnancy and their willingness for treatment to be surveyed by self administered questionnaire from 100 pregnant females. The data was collected, summarized and statistically analyzed. Results: Knowledge and awareness regarding periodontal disease, and its effect on the pregnancy and birth outcome is very limited. Knowledge and awareness about use of interdental aids, extra care during pregnancy and about premature labour and low birth babies are correlated with periodontal oral health. Conclusion: Most pregnant women need more information about oral health, and prevention of gingival and periodontal diseases as they are more concern about general health and less aware and concern about dental health.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jaiganesh R
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP598875
- DOI -
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
Contralateral Perinephric Urinoma Complicated Retrocaval Ureter Repair: A Surgical Trap of Pyelic Fusion Anomaly
Aim: To present a case of pyelic fusion anomaly with orthotopic kidneys which is extremely rare. For maximum and only, it was reported twice in the literature. Its diagnosis may be unpredictable and it may predispose to...
Using Activities in Teaching: A Study of Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA) Teachers in India
Introduction: With the use of activities in classroom, a teacher can motivate students to learn theory, enhance learners’ ability to recognize multiple perspectives, develop critical thinking and help in retention and ap...
Mathematical Model on two layer Blood Flow in capillaries with context to Diabetes
In this paper the review of mathematical modeling of two phase blood flow in capillary is done with disease Diabetes .There are two phase of blood flow, one is RBC and other one is plasma. By the Fahreaus-Lindqvist influ...
Enhanced Energy Efficient Virtual Machine Placement Policy for Load Balancing in Cloud Environment
Cloud computing is an emerging computing technology that uses the Internet and central remote services to maintain data and application which are provisioned on-demand and on pay-as-you-go basis. Wide adaptation of Cloud...
Risk Factors Determination for Complication in Adult Tubercular Meningitis Patients
Introduction: Tubercular meningitis (TBM) is an important health issue, particularly in developing countries. There are several factors which are responsible for complications. Determination and modification of such risk...