Shrikanth Muralidharan|Pramila Mallaiah|Sakharam Garale|Arun Kumar Acharya
Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Knowledge among 2,263 First-time Pregnant Urban Women: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study
Mathrusri Ramabai Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital|Navodaya Dental College and Hospital
aimthe present study aimed see oral health literacy rate among firsttime pregnant women across 12 corporate hospital setups city pune indiamaterials methods survey reald 30 questionnaires used assess adult literacy rate 0 least score 30 highest score knowledge participants related oral health assessed using set 6 questionsthe study carried period 1 year january 2018 december 2018the total participants end study 2263all women pregnant first time 1st trimester pregnancywritten consent taken participantsepi info used carry statistical analysisall p values less 005 considered statistically significant resultsthe mean reald 30 score 238 834the reald score higher postgraduate degree could due number participants groupthere higher percentages women correct answers knowledgebased questionswe observed positive correlation reald total scores correct answers provided questions oral health r 076there positive correlationship reald scores oral health knowledge participants conclusionthe educated pregnant women high oral health literacy ratethere positive correlation literacy reald 30 scoreclinical significance healthcare providers focus clearing myths misconceptions still prevalent small portion urban population