Knowledge and attitudes on oral health of women during pregnancy and their children: an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Life-long healthy behaviors are established during pregnancy and the first years of life. In this cross-sectional survey, new mothers with a high level of schooling living in Northern Italy (Lombardy Region) were interviewed to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards their and child oral health.

Methods

A questionnaire (27 items) was developed to assess socio-demographic factors, knowledge, and attitudes towards maternal and child oral health. The questionnaire was disseminated in perinatal courses, private gynecological clinics, and via social media. Mothers aged ≥18 years, with at least a child aged 0-36 months, with a high school diploma or higher, were included in the survey.

Results

A total of 1340 women completed the questionnaire, 1297 of whom h

SUBMITTER: Cagetti MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10790411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature