ERIC Number: EJ1339897
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-1981
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Factors Associated with Self-Perception in Oral Health of Pregnant Women
Corchuelo-Ojeda, Jairo; González Pérez, Guillermo Julián; Casas-Arcila, Alejandro
Health Education & Behavior, v49 n3 p516-524 Jun 2022
Background: Health perception is a subjective predictor of long-term morbidity and mortality. Few studies address the perception that pregnant women have of their oral health. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and self-assessment of oral health in pregnant women from Cali, Colombia. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 998 pregnant women, calculated using the formula to estimate a proportion in finite populations, with a confidence level of 95%. A questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic characterization, as well as to enquire about oral health perception, knowledge, and practices of oral health. Results: The mean age of the surveyed mothers was 24.7, with a standard deviation of 6.1, of which 23.6% were adolescents. The perception they had about their oral health status was considered good by 60.8%. Of the 82.9% who reported having attended dentistry, more than half perceived good oral health. Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health. Conclusion: Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health.
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Self Concept, Dental Health, Females, Socioeconomic Status, Foreign Countries, Attitudes, Health Behavior, Health Insurance, Access to Health Care, Life Style
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colombia
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