Effect Of Oral And Dental Health Education In Pregnant Women

Effects of Education on Oral and Dental Health Behaviors and Knowledge Levels of Pregnant Women

The study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of the education given to pregnant women on their oral and dental health behaviors and knowledge levels.

In line with these results, it is recommended that midwives should determine the behaviors and knowledge levels of pregnant women regarding oral and dental health within the scope of primary health care services, provide trainings to increase their knowledge and awareness on the subject, refer them to treatment in the presence of problems, and expand these services within the health system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being in the first trimester of pregnancy
• Being 19-44 years old,
• Being able to read and write turkish,
• Being a healthy pregnant woman who agrees to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a risky pregnancy,
• Can't speak or understand Turkish
• Women with intellectual disability
• Serious mental disorders will be excluded from the study.