Psychologically informed oral health interventions in pregnancy and type 2 diabetes: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Periodontal health is becoming a recognised component in managing gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is characterised as raised blood glucose levels first discovered in pregnancy and managed similarly to type 2 diabetes. Currently, the standard intervention for gestational diabetes in the UK entails dietary modifications and physical activity interventions. However, considering the literature discussed in this review, it is argued that oral health advice and support should also become an integrated part of gestational diabetes management.

Objective

The objective of this scoping review is to map out psychologically informed oral health interventions in pregnancy and type 2 diabetes. This will inform the development of a new behavioural intervention to pro

SUBMITTER: Bohme Kristensen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486353 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature