Oral Health Status and Literacy/Knowledge Amongst Pregnant Women in Shanghai.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The changes in hormones, diet, and hygiene associated with pregnancy are associated with oral diseases. There is insufficient awareness of the importance of oral health during pregnancy. This study investigated the oral health status and knowledge amongst pregnant women in Shanghai.

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled pregnant women at the Shanghai Red House Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital in December 2020. The Fourth National Oral Health Questionnaire was used to evaluate the oral health status. Decayed/missing/filled teeth (DMFT) were the sum of the number of decayed, missing due to caries, and filled teeth. The chi-square test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare the groups.

Results

A total of 224 pregnant women were enrolled. The rates

SUBMITTER: Hu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10023588 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature