Review of domestic and international intervention studies to improve oral health in pregnant women
10.11149/jkaoh.2024.48.3.155
- Author:
Jun-Yeong KWON
1
;
Hyoung-Joo KIM
;
Hanna GU
;
Hee-Jung LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, Kyungwoon University, Gumi, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2024;48(3):155-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:This study aimed to review domestic and international literature on oral health interven-tions for pregnant women and provide basic data for the development of oral health intervention programs.
Methods:We used domestic and international search databases, such as Medline, Embase, Re-search Information Sharing Service, Science On, Korea Citation Index, and DBpia. Among papers published between 2003 and 2023, 22 met the selection criteria by combining “pregnant women,” “oral hygiene,” and “oral health.”
Results:Since 2007, foreign literature has steadily increased; however, domestic literature has decreased. Overseas research designs were mostly randomized control trials, whereas domestic designs were mostly non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest. The intervention methods in-cluded three preventive programs, five specialized oral care programs, and 14 oral health education programs.
Conclusions:In-depth research should be conducted to increase the understanding and interest of pregnant women. Systematic intervention programs that consider the effectiveness and sus-tainability of intervention methods should be developed, and policy support should be provided to strengthen the importance of oral health education by experts and institutional improvements.
