Is parity a cause of tooth loss? Perceptions of northern Nigerian Hausa women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reproduction affects the general health of women, especially when parity is high. The relationship between parity and oral health is not as clear, although it is a widespread customary belief that pregnancy results in tooth loss. Parity has been associated with tooth loss in some populations, but not in others. It is important to understand the perceptions of women regarding the association between parity and tooth loss as these beliefs may influence health behaviors during the reproductive years.

Aim

To explore the views of Hausa women regarding the link between parity and tooth loss.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected through a grounded theory approach with focus group discussions (FGDs) of high and low parity Hausa women (n = 33) in northern Nigeria

SUBMITTER: Oziegbe EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6894835 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature