ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE,AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE ABOUT PERIODONTAL HEALTH AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN AMC MET MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL AHMEDABAD - A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED SURVEY.

Dr.AjayKumar Chandana; Dr.Bela Dave; Dr.Payal Purohit; Dr.Chandni Rathi

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE,AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE ABOUT PERIODONTAL HEALTH AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN AMC MET MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL AHMEDABAD - A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED SURVEY.

Dr. Ajaykumar Chandana, Dr. Bela Dave, Dr. Payal Purohit, Dr. Chandni Rathi

Abstract :

Background: Pregnancy can influence gingival health and also the changes in the hormone level and promote inflammation without any changes in the plaque level termed as Pregnancy Gingivitis.Aim and Objective:To assess and compare the level of knowledge, attitude, and Awareness of periodontal health among pregnant women. Materials&Methods: Awareness of the relationship between oral health and pregnancy, demographics, oral health knowledge, oral hygiene, and dental visits during pregnancy and their willingness for treatment to be surveyed by self administered questionnaire from 150 pregnant females.The data was collected, summarized and statistically analyzed Results:Knowledge,awareness and attitude regarding periodontal disease, and its effect on the pregnancy and birth outcome is very limited. use of interdental aids, extra care during pregnancy and about premature labour and low birth babies are correlated with periodontal oral health. Conclusion:Most pregnant women need more information about oral health, and prevention of gingival and periodontal diseases.