Guideline on oral health care for the pregnant adolescent.

Evaluation of the Effects of an Educational Intervention Based on the Ottawa Nutritional Guideline on Health-Related Quality of Life in Pregnant Women with Nausea and Vomiting

Background & aim: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) is among the most common problems in pregnant women. As explained in guidelines, combination of non-drug treatments, including nutritional modifications, lifestyle changes, and use of alternative medicine for the treatment of NVP has been less highlighted. The present study was performed with the aim of determining the effect of an ed...

The effect of a neonatal care educational package on perceived stress in adolescent mothers referring to Zahedan health centers in 2016

Background & Aim: Pregnancy during adolescence is in conflict with the identity structures of adolescents, that can have a negative effect on maternal mental health, and especially cause stress. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of neonatal care education on perceived stress in adolescent mothers. Methods & Materials: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 116 adolescent pregnant...

Evaluation of knowledge and attitude of senior dental students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences regarding oral health care in pregnant women

Background: Hormonal changes and oral microflora alteration put pregnant women in higher risk for oral health problems which may lead to dangerous situations for both mother and her fetus. Studies have shown that dentist’s knowledge, and provision of services regarding pregnant women’ oral health are in an unacceptable level. There for, the aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and at...

Effects of Education on Oral and Dental Care of Pregnant Women, Based on the Health Belief Model

ntroduction: Oral/dental care  is  necessary  for  the  health  of mother  and  her  fetus  during  pregnancy.  Recent  research  has  indicated  a  relationship  between periodontal  diseases  and  adverse  pregnancy outcomes  such  as  premature  delivery,  low birth weight, and  neonatal  admission in  intensive care  units.  The present study aimed to examine the effects of education on ora...

Guideline on adolescent oral health care.