Oral Health Status of Pregnant Women in Brgy. Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City

Annalie  D. Pateña,; Jose Mari  B. Hernandez,; Mhar Karlo  R. Pilares,; Monarica  G. Yuzon,; Tracy Allyson  A. Ropeta,

Oral Health Status of Pregnant Women in Brgy. Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City

Jose Mari B. Hernandez | Mhar Karlo R. Pilares | Tracy Allyson A. Ropeta | Monarica G. Yuzon | Annalie D. Pateña

Abstract:

There are changes that occur in a woman during pregnancy period. These changes may adversely affect her dentition and oral health. This research aimed to determine and assess the oral health status of pregnant women in terms of their oral health practices, habits, mouth, lips, gums, tongue, and palate, in relation to their age, highest educational attainment, period of gestation, and average monthly income. The subject of the study is 40 pregnant women in Brgy. Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City. The researchers used a questionnaire to identify the oral health status of these pregnant women. After data gathering and analysis, it is found that the respondents rarely encounter problems on their oral health practices, lips, tongue, and teeth. They never experience problems in the gums and palate. The respondents have good oral health status. Based on the results, there is a significant difference on oral health status as to the gums, and it shows that those in their 1st trimester have a good oral health status in terms of their gums. Although some never experience oral health problems, there are still few individuals who encounter it. The researchers proposed an action plan to enhance the oral health status of these pregnant women.

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