Oral health: knowledge and importance for pregnant women
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https://doi.org/10.13037/ras.vol15n52.4518Keywords:
Oral health, Gestation, Nursing in community healthAbstract
Introduction: During gestation, physiological, hormonal, psychological and behavioral changes may affect the mother’s oral health, interfering with the baby’s health. Objective: To characterize the knowledge of pregnant women, about different aspects of oral health, accompanied by Nursing. Materials and methods: Descriptive, prospective and quantitative study with 32 pregnant women attended at a Basic Family Health Unity in a city Ceará. The data were analyzed, interpreted and described. Results: The majority of the population consisted of pregnant of legal age, married, with schooling varying between incomplete elementary and higher education and income of up to three minimum wages. Of the participants, 68.7% didn’t know the diseases that reach the oral cavity and all used brush and toothpaste. Regarding preventive measures, 75% of pregnant indicated brushing and flossing, and 43.7% mentioned a search by the dentist. Of the total, 53.1% had gingival bleeding on toothbrushing and 59.4% had already participated in Health Education actions, performed especially by the dentist. Regarding the relationship among pregnancy, maternal oral health and baby health, the majority of pregnant was aware. Correct baby oral hygiene practices were pointed out by 90% of those surveyed, 68.7% mentioned the eruption of the first tooth as an ideal moment to take the baby to the first dental appointment, and 87.5% presented a cariogenic diet. Conclusions: Most pregnant were unaware of diseases that reach the oral cavity, but they knew how to avoid them. They were aware of the relationship among pregnancy, maternal oral health and baby health.
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