Educational actions for periodontal health in pregnant women

Abstract

The lack of knowledge about periodontal health in pregnant women results is fatal results both for the health of future mothers and for the baby. In the period, from November 2015 to May 2016, an educational intervention study was conducted at the "Fausto Favier" Teaching Polyclinic with the aim of performing a set of actions to improve periodontal health in pregnant women. The universe consisted of 30 pregnant women, who were admitted to the study period. The variables, level of knowledge about periodontal health, area of residence, level of schooling, and periodontal health status were studied. The following conclusions were obtained: the 25 % to 29 year old group was predominantly pregnant; the highest percentage resided in rural areas; the predominant level of schooling was the average technician, together with the level of knowledge; Periodontal health status.