Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador
(1) Background: pregnant women in underprivileged areas may face challenges that affect their oral health. The analysis of these issues such as toothaches or cavities, among others could be crucial for them. However, no studies have been conducted in Cuenca, Ecuador. Thus, this study aimed to create...
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| description | (1) Background: pregnant women in underprivileged areas may face challenges that affect their oral health. The analysis of these issues such as toothaches or cavities, among others could be crucial for them. However, no studies have been conducted in Cuenca, Ecuador. Thus, this study aimed to create a model explaining how social factors and healthy habits impact oral health in Cuenca, Ecuador. (2) Methods: An observational study was performed using a questionnaire developed from scratch. Principal component factor analysis was performed to calculate the oral disease index based on the oral health issues reported by women during pregnancy. (3) Results: 1971 women participated in the research. In total, 88% reported at least one oral health problem, with cavities (34%) and bleeding gums (33%) as the most prevalent. The rate of preventive visits and frequent brushing were the two variables that most impacted the oral disease index. The consumption of sweets, age, and the belief that visiting the dentist harms their unborn child were also important factors. However, income, education, and ethnic background showed little to no effect. (4) Conclusions: The most beneficial determinants of oral health factors in pregnant women in Cuenca, Ecuador, are preventive dentist visits, frequent brushing, and a contained consumption of sweets. The main harmful factors are age and the misconception that dental visits can harm their unborn child. Surprisingly, income, education, and ethnic background have little effect. This study can be replicated in other countries and cultures. |
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| spelling | oai:dspace.ucuenca.edu.ec:123456789-442522024-03-12T17:43:22Z Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador Lafebre Carrasco, Milton Fabricio Pregnant women Children Dental diseases Dentist Disadvantaged regions Oral health (1) Background: pregnant women in underprivileged areas may face challenges that affect their oral health. The analysis of these issues such as toothaches or cavities, among others could be crucial for them. However, no studies have been conducted in Cuenca, Ecuador. Thus, this study aimed to create a model explaining how social factors and healthy habits impact oral health in Cuenca, Ecuador. (2) Methods: An observational study was performed using a questionnaire developed from scratch. Principal component factor analysis was performed to calculate the oral disease index based on the oral health issues reported by women during pregnancy. (3) Results: 1971 women participated in the research. In total, 88% reported at least one oral health problem, with cavities (34%) and bleeding gums (33%) as the most prevalent. The rate of preventive visits and frequent brushing were the two variables that most impacted the oral disease index. The consumption of sweets, age, and the belief that visiting the dentist harms their unborn child were also important factors. However, income, education, and ethnic background showed little to no effect. (4) Conclusions: The most beneficial determinants of oral health factors in pregnant women in Cuenca, Ecuador, are preventive dentist visits, frequent brushing, and a contained consumption of sweets. The main harmful factors are age and the misconception that dental visits can harm their unborn child. Surprisingly, income, education, and ethnic background have little effect. This study can be replicated in other countries and cultures. 2024-03-12T17:43:17Z 2024-03-12T17:43:17Z 2023 ARTÍCULO 2227-9032 http://dspace.ucuenca.edu.ec/handle/123456789/44252 https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85173841787&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=42841e76eeacb21cc780335dbec91765&sot=b&sdt=b&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY%28Social+and+Preventive+Factors+That+Explain+Oral+Health+among+Pregnant+Women+in+the+Canton+of+Cuenca%2C+Ecuador%29&sl=123&sessionSearchId=42841e76eeacb21cc780335dbec91765&relpos=0 10.3390/healthcare11192664 es_ES application/pdf Healthcare (Switzerland) |
| spellingShingle | Pregnant women Children Dental diseases Dentist Disadvantaged regions Oral health Lafebre Carrasco, Milton Fabricio Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador |
| title | Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador |
| title_full | Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador |
| title_fullStr | Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador |
| title_full_unstemmed | Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador |
| title_short | Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador |
| title_sort | social and preventive factors that explain oral health among pregnant women in the canton of cuenca, ecuador |
| topic | Pregnant women Children Dental diseases Dentist Disadvantaged regions Oral health |
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