Abstract

CABRAL, Marlos Cesar Bomfim; SANTOS, Thiago de Santana  and  MOREIRA, Thiago Pelúcio. Perception of the pregnant women of the family health program in relation to the oral health in Ribeirópolis, Sergipe, Brasil. Rev. Port. Sau. Pub. [online]. 2013, vol.31, n.2, pp.173-180. ISSN 0870-9025.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rpsp.2013.05.004.

The present work aimed to understand the perception of pregnant women in the Family Health Program related to the oral problems and dental treatment during gestation, in the city of Ribeirópolis-SE. Forty-one pregnant women were interviewed based on direct or indirect questions by following a script, and the analysis of this results were developed through quantitative and qualitative methodology. The results indicated that the great majority of pregnant women worry about myths and beliefs truly mixed into the local popular culture namely the damages of oral health care during gestation and the contraindication of any odontology treatment in pregnancy. We found that health care professionals must clarify such myths and beliefs, prioritizing oral health actions that may lead to the improvement of oral health and to the quality of life of mother and children.

Keywords : Pregnant women; Perception; Oral health. Family Health Program.

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