Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Students Towards Treatment of Pregnant Women: A Cross‐Sectional Study DOI
Leonor Frey‐Furtado, Paulo Melo, Álvaro Azevedo

и другие.

European Journal Of Dental Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study is to address the barriers that pregnant women face when accessing oral health care, particularly due lack confidence and knowledge among dental professionals. We focus on final‐year Portuguese students, aiming characterise their self‐assessed attitudes in providing care women. Methods Materials Between March April 2024, students from all faculties completed a 16‐question web‐based survey assessing regarding for Results Among 119 respondents, 98.3% emphasised importance check‐ups during pregnancy, 79.8% were aware periodontitis' adverse effects, 75.6% identified second trimester as optimal visits. However, only 36.1% knew correct position prevent hypotension syndrome third trimester, 37.8% unsure about safe medications. Additionally, 92% supported integrating education into curriculum, with 95% believing it would increase comfort treating Conclusion reveals significant deficiencies evidence‐based This underscores urgent need improved training ensure these are adequately prepared provide

Язык: Английский

Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Students Towards Treatment of Pregnant Women: A Cross‐Sectional Study DOI
Leonor Frey‐Furtado, Paulo Melo, Álvaro Azevedo

и другие.

European Journal Of Dental Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study is to address the barriers that pregnant women face when accessing oral health care, particularly due lack confidence and knowledge among dental professionals. We focus on final‐year Portuguese students, aiming characterise their self‐assessed attitudes in providing care women. Methods Materials Between March April 2024, students from all faculties completed a 16‐question web‐based survey assessing regarding for Results Among 119 respondents, 98.3% emphasised importance check‐ups during pregnancy, 79.8% were aware periodontitis' adverse effects, 75.6% identified second trimester as optimal visits. However, only 36.1% knew correct position prevent hypotension syndrome third trimester, 37.8% unsure about safe medications. Additionally, 92% supported integrating education into curriculum, with 95% believing it would increase comfort treating Conclusion reveals significant deficiencies evidence‐based This underscores urgent need improved training ensure these are adequately prepared provide

Язык: Английский

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