Research progress on oral health-related quality of life in pregnant women
10.3760/cma.j.cn113903-20241111-00749
- VernacularTitle:孕妇口腔健康相关生活质量研究进展
- Author:
Zhiya WU
1
;
Huifang LU
Author Information
1. 武汉科技大学医学部护理系，武汉 430081
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Oral health;
Quality of life;
Pregnant woman
- From:
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine
2025;28(9):803-807
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Pregnant women are more susceptible to a decline in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), influenced by a combination of cognitive-behavioral, physiological-pathological, and social support factors. Longitudinal studies have been conducted internationally on top of existing cross-sectional studies, exploring multidimensional determinants with an emphasis on quantitative methods. In contrast, domestic studies remain predominantly cross-sectional, with a limited scope of analysis on the contributing factors of OHRQoL. Current interventions targeting OHRQoL in pregnant women are scarce both domestically and globally. The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) is the most widely used tool for assessing OHRQoL in this population. This review synthesizes existing research progress on OHRQoL, aiming to provide insights for improving maternal OHRQoL and guiding future research.
