2013, Number 1
Educative Program on oral health knowledge in pregnant women. 2012
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 83-91
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Pregnant women have no knowledge about oral health. This brings about their frequent visit to the dentist.Objective: To design an educative program about oral health for pregnant women.
Methodology: According to the results found in a descriptive study carried out at “La California ” family doctor's office in Venezuela aiming at identifying the knowledge level of oral health in pregnant women from June 2010 to February 2011 and with a sample of 93 patients, it was proved that the knowledge level was low.
Results: An educative program about oral health which includes topics of pathological entities, their prevention and control of risk factors was designed.
Conclusion: The educative program permits pregnant women increase their oral health and their life quality as well.
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