Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study
Abstract Background It is well known that the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease is increasing in pregnant women. Dental care is mostly sufficient to prevent oral diseases and perform timely interventions. However, few pregnant women go to the dental office during this period due to...
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| description | Abstract Background It is well known that the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease is increasing in pregnant women. Dental care is mostly sufficient to prevent oral diseases and perform timely interventions. However, few pregnant women go to the dental office during this period due to a lack of knowledge. The perceptions, knowledge, and oral health practices of pregnant women have been scarcely explored and should be taken into account to propose positive interventions in this population. Objectives To identify and explore the perceptions, knowledge, and practices of oral health in a group of pregnant women in Colombia. Material and Methods Twenty‐four semistructured interviews were conducted in different areas of Colombia. The interviews were conducted via telephone, and the calls were recorded with the consent of the participants. The recordings were transcribed in Word® and checked for typing and transcription errors. The transcripts were analyzed using a hybrid approach combining inductive and deductive coding. The information was organized and encoded using NVivo12 ®software. We followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist. Results Pregnant women reported having good oral health. One barrier mentioned for occupation (Job) was pregnancy. The appearance of the oral cavity has not negatively affected the relationships of pregnant women. Conclusions The pregnant women had good oral hygiene habits but did not receive dental check‐ups. Knowledge in this group was limited and diverse. The information given by health professionals should be standardized, and some beliefs should be demystified. Relevance to Clinical Practice In general, few pregnant women were aware of bleeding gums during pregnancy. Empower pregnant women to take care of themselves through regular dental check‐ups with the aim of preventing and treating oral diseases. Oral hygiene education and healthy nutritional habits should be intensified during this stage. Patient or Public Contribution The participation in the study included a semistructured interview by telephone with the prior consent of the pregnant woman authorizing her involvement and the recording of the interview. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db31af1b4a55485aaaaefe20838fe3ea2024-02-12T14:56:39ZengWileyClinical and Experimental Dental Research2057-43472024-02-01101n/an/a10.1002/cre2.823Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative studyJuliana Velosa‐Porras0Nelcy Rodríguez Malagón1Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá ColombiaDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá ColombiaAbstract Background It is well known that the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease is increasing in pregnant women. Dental care is mostly sufficient to prevent oral diseases and perform timely interventions. However, few pregnant women go to the dental office during this period due to a lack of knowledge. The perceptions, knowledge, and oral health practices of pregnant women have been scarcely explored and should be taken into account to propose positive interventions in this population. Objectives To identify and explore the perceptions, knowledge, and practices of oral health in a group of pregnant women in Colombia. Material and Methods Twenty‐four semistructured interviews were conducted in different areas of Colombia. The interviews were conducted via telephone, and the calls were recorded with the consent of the participants. The recordings were transcribed in Word® and checked for typing and transcription errors. The transcripts were analyzed using a hybrid approach combining inductive and deductive coding. The information was organized and encoded using NVivo12 ®software. We followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist. Results Pregnant women reported having good oral health. One barrier mentioned for occupation (Job) was pregnancy. The appearance of the oral cavity has not negatively affected the relationships of pregnant women. Conclusions The pregnant women had good oral hygiene habits but did not receive dental check‐ups. Knowledge in this group was limited and diverse. The information given by health professionals should be standardized, and some beliefs should be demystified. Relevance to Clinical Practice In general, few pregnant women were aware of bleeding gums during pregnancy. Empower pregnant women to take care of themselves through regular dental check‐ups with the aim of preventing and treating oral diseases. Oral hygiene education and healthy nutritional habits should be intensified during this stage. Patient or Public Contribution The participation in the study included a semistructured interview by telephone with the prior consent of the pregnant woman authorizing her involvement and the recording of the interview.https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.823knowledgeoral healthpregnant womensocioeconomic factors |
| spellingShingle | Juliana Velosa‐Porras Nelcy Rodríguez Malagón Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study Clinical and Experimental Dental Research knowledge oral health pregnant women socioeconomic factors |
| title | Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study |
| title_full | Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study |
| title_short | Perceptions, knowledge, and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women: A qualitative study |
| title_sort | perceptions knowledge and practices related to oral health in a group of pregnant women a qualitative study |
| topic | knowledge oral health pregnant women socioeconomic factors |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.823 |
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