einstein (São Paulo). 19/Apr/2018;16(1):eAO4079.
Sociodemographic factors associated with pregnant women’s level of knowledge about oral health
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082018AO4079
ABSTRACT
Objective
To evaluate knowledge on oral health and associated sociodemographic factors in pregnant women.
Methods
A cross-sectional study with a sample of 195 pregnant women seen at the Primary Care Unit Paraisópolis I, in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. For statistical analysis, χ2 or Fisher’s exact test and multiple logistic regression were used. A significance level of 5% was used in all analyses.
Results
Schooling level equal to or greater than 8 years and having one or two children were associated with an adequate knowledge about oral health.
Conclusion
Oral health promotion strategies during prenatal care should take into account sociodemographic aspects.
Sociodemographic factors associated with pregnant women’s level of knowledge about oral health
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