Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: July | Volume: 10 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 109-111
Oral Health of Pregnant Females in Rural Ajmer, Rajasthan: Awareness and Practice
Deepika Singh1, Bharti Prakash2
1Research Scholar, Department of Zoology, S.P.C. Govt. College, Ajmer - 305001, Rajasthan, India.
2Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, S.P.C. Govt. College, Ajmer - 305001, Rajasthan, India.
Corresponding Author: Deepika Singh
ABSTRACT
Pregnancy is a complex physiological state which brings about different hormonal changes in a woman’s body which may adversely affect oral health. The present study aimed to assess the level of oral health awareness and oral hygiene practices among pregnant women in rural population of Ajmer city. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in which preliminary study was done. A structured interview questionnaire was used. 40 pregnant women were examined to assess awareness and practice regarding oral health. Majority of respondents (87.5%) were not aware about connection between oral health and pregnancy. (82.5%) of respondents did not maintain their oral hygiene practices during pregnancy. This study revealed that there is a lack of dental awareness and oral hygiene practices among pregnant women of rural population of Ajmer city.
Key words: Oral health, Pregnancy, Awareness, Oral hygiene practices.