Association Between Socio-Demographic Factors and Oral Health Impact Profile of Pregnant Women
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate association between socio-Demographic Factors and oral health impact profile of pregnant women
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Federal Govt. Services Hospital (PGMI) Islamabad from March -April 2024. Pregnant women between 18-49 years of age coming for antenatal care visit were recruited via simple random sampling. Oral health-related quality of life amongst pregnant women was checked. Oral-clinical assessment of pregnant patients was done by using Oral health- impact profile questionnaire (OHIP-14). Approval from HSA ethical clearance committee & inform consent from patients was taken for this study. Chi-square test was applied to determine probable association b/w variables, with considering a p-value of 0.05 as significant.
Results: About one-third population of this study was bachelor degree holder or above. There was no significance found between OHIP-14 scores with level of education where p-values was 0.256. Chi-Square test was applied to find significance between OHIP-14 score and area of living and 1st pregnancy where p-values were 0.514 & 0.479 respectively.
Conclusion: Socio-demographics did not show a statistically significant association with oral health related quality of life of pregnant women. Government should ensure availability and utilization of dental services for this vulnerable population.
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