Oral health status and quality of life among pregnant women with oral health problems: a descriptive study

This study found that most pregnant women had mild to moderate oral health problems, which affected their quality of life. Baseline variables such as family income and prior knowledge about oral health were associated with these outcomes. The study highlights the need for prenatal oral health counselling and the role of trained Community Health Workers in promoting good oral hygiene.

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BMC Oral Health
Published
2025-07-26
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06654-3
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3
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Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Oral health status and quality of life among pregnant women with oral health problems: a descriptive study

Rekha P Shenoy, Navya, Leena Kunnath Chacko, Prashanth Kumar Kalladka
3 citations
BMC Oral Health
Dental Health and Care Utilization
4.40
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Oral health status and quality of life among pregnant women with oral health problems: a descriptive study

Rekha P Shenoy, Navya, Leena Kunnath Chacko, Prashanth Kumar Kalladka
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3 citations

Abstract

This study found that most pregnant women had mild to moderate oral health problems, which affected their quality of life. Baseline variables such as family income and prior knowledge about oral health were associated with these outcomes. The study highlights the need for prenatal oral health counselling and the role of trained Community Health Workers in promoting good oral hygiene.

BMC Oral HealthVol. 25(1)
Yenepoya University (IN), K.S. Hegde Hospital (IN)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Dental Health and Care Utilization
4.40
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