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Asgharnia M, Mirblouk F, Faraji R. Knowledge of Post Partum Women about Oral Health. JGUMS 2010; 19 (75) :46-57
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1- Guilan University of Medical Sciences
2- Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Reproductive Health Research Center, Alzahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, IRAN
2- Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Reproductive Health Research Center, Alzahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, IRAN
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Abstract Introduction: Hormonal changes during pregnancy predispose women to gingivitis. Developed periodental infections during pregnancy caused problems for uterus and placenta and increased probable of preterm deliveries. Objective: To determine postpartum womens knowledge about oral health, and association between oral health and pregnancy outcomes and other related factors which use as dental health services during pregnancy. Materials and Methods: We carried out our research in the only teaching maternity center for gynecologic and midwifery in Rasht. The research tool was a researcher made questionnaire that made from integration of similar questionnaires which were used in Kuwait, England, and USA. The questionnaires completed by midwifery graduates in face to face interviewing. The studied population was 306 women (24-48 hours after deliveries) six women were extrcted. Data was analyzed by SPSS (version 16) and presented as descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient test as appropriate. Results: There was a significant difference between blood pressure and pre-eclamptic situation in women with dental problems group (p=0.048). The pre-eclamptic conditions in women with dental problems group were 7 cases among 117 women (6%) and in women with no dental problems group were 23 cases 183 women (12.5%). Conclusion: Knowledge about oral health importance and teeth brushing habit were found less than other population and dental problem more than other population. So suggested to conducting longitudinal studies accompanied with oral examinations before or during pregnancies to determine serious problems including periodentitis.
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Received: 2013/11/11 | Accepted: 2013/11/11 | Published: 2013/11/11
Received: 2013/11/11 | Accepted: 2013/11/11 | Published: 2013/11/11
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