Pregnant Women’s Views and Attitude towards Antenatal Dental Health Care

Authors

  • Ayat Masoud Omar Masoud Assistant Professor at Maternity and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Faiyum, Egypt
  • Noha M. Ali.
  • Ekbal A. Emam
  • Ahmad S. Abd EL- Malek
  • Shahinda A. Salih

Keywords:

Dental health, Antenatal, Attitude, women’s attitude, pregnancy

Abstract

Background: The significance of maternal dental health and its possible impact on the pregnant women health is little understood. Aim: The goal of this study is to Pregnant Views and Attitude towards Antenatal Dental Health Care. For this study, a crosssectional descriptive design was used. Setting: This research was carried out in Minia City's MCH clinics. This study involved a purposive sample of 300 pregnant women who did not have any medical conditions. Data was gathered utilizing a structured interviewing questionnaire as a data collection tool. Results: More than half of them had a good attitude about dental health care during pregnancy, according to the study. Conclusions and recommendations: More than half of pregnant women had a good attitude about dental care during pregnancy, according to the study.

Published

2022-06-01

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