Petrovic PM

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 197-200
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: In order to maintain and improve oral health in pregnant woman it is needed to implement health educational programs. This study evaluates obtained results of an educational program for oral health in pregnant woman in their second trimester of their gestational period. Purpose. To evaluate the effect of the educational oral health program in pregnant woman: Material and methods: the study was carried out at the Nis Health Centre, Serbia, in pregnant woman in their second trimester of their gestational period. Three study groups of 60 each were assigned one experimental and two control groups. Results: The obtained data was statistically significant in respect to prevention and educational activities. The participants changed their behavior, habits and attitude towards nutrition, oral hygiene, caries prevention and dental visits. Conclusion: Health educational programs can achieve change not only in pregnant women behavior, habits, and attitude but also are benefical to their offspring.

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