Table 3 Oral health problems, dental care, and mother’s knowledge stratified by dental visits during pregnancy (yes/no)
Items | Answers | Dental visit during pregnancy | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes = 216 | No = 384 | |||
N (%) | N (%) | |||
Did you experience any problems with your teeth or gums during your pregnancy? | Yes | 91 (42.13) | 79 (20.57) | < 0.05 |
No | 125 (57.87) | 305 (79.43) | Â | |
Did you regularly visit the dentist/dental hygienist before your pregnancy? | Yes | 197 (91.20) | 246 (64.06) | < 0.05 |
No | 19 (8.80) | 138 (35.94) | Â | |
Do you think gum problems, such as bleeding when brushing teeth, can influence the course of pregnancy and/or the health of the baby at birth? | Yes | 74 (34.26) | 51 (13.28) | < 0.05 |
No | 142 (65.74) | 333 (86.72) | Â | |
Have you ever heard of a possible relationship between oral health and pregnancy? | Yes | 157 (72.69) | 195 (50.78) | < 0.05 |
No | 59 (27.31) | 189 (49.22) | Â | |
Did you receive advice on your oral health during pregnancy or on the future health of your child? | Yes | 132 (61.11) | 29 (7.55) | < 0.05 |
No | 84 (38.89) | 355 (92.45) | Â | |