Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Gupta, Ritu
Acharya, Arun Kumar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objectives.
Pregnancy can be a risk factor for dental diseases as oral tissues are liable to changes due to hormonal variations.
The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, Karnataka, India.
Methods.
Cross-sectional data was collected from 300 primigravidae from all the 5 taluks of Raichur district visiting the respective community health centre at taluk headquarters.
A specially designed questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and oral hygiene practices.
A clinical examination was done according to WHO (World Health Organization) criteria 1997 and recorded using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form.
Results.
The mean age of the pregnant women in the study was 21.8 (2.12) years.
The prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases was 62.7% and 95%, respectively.
The mean DT, MT, FT, and DMFT were 2.06 (2.5), 0.03 (0.17), 0.04 (0.27), and 2.13 (2.54), respectively.
The mean OHI-S was 2.87 (1.27).
Chi-square test showed that CPI scores increased with the trimester of pregnancy.
Conclusion.
The present study demonstrates poor oral hygiene and high prevalence of periodontal diseases, as well as a large proportion of unmet dental treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, India.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gupta, Ritu& Acharya, Arun Kumar. 2016. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study. Scientifica،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118022
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gupta, Ritu& Acharya, Arun Kumar. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study. Scientifica No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118022
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gupta, Ritu& Acharya, Arun Kumar. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study. Scientifica. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118022
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1118022