Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Pregnant Women's Level of Knowledge About Oral Health

Overview

Journal Einstein (Sao Paulo)

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2018 Apr 26

PMID 29694612

Citations 9

Authors

Wander Barbieri

Stela Verzinhasse Peres

Carla de Britto Pereira

Joao Peres Neto

Maria da Luz Rosario de Sousa

Karine Laura Cortellazzi

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Abstract

Objective To evaluate knowledge on oral health and associated sociodemographic factors in pregnant women. Methods A cross-sectional study with a sample of 195 pregnant women seen at the Primary Care Unit Paraisópolis I, in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. For statistical analysis, χ2 or Fisher's exact test and multiple logistic regression were used. A significance level of 5% was used in all analyses. Results Schooling level equal to or greater than 8 years and having one or two children were associated with an adequate knowledge about oral health. Conclusion Oral health promotion strategies during prenatal care should take into account sociodemographic aspects.

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