Knowledge, attitude and practice towards periodontal diseases among gynaecologists: A pilot study

Abstract

Disorders relating to short gestation and low birth weight are among the leading causes of death and disability in infants. About 25% of pre-term low birth weight (PLBW) cases occur without even a suspected risk factor. Of all PLBW cases, 18.2% may be attributable to periodontitis (). Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the views and knowledge of gynaecologist's on association between periodontal disease and pre-term low birth weight and their willingness to advise their patients to seek dental treatment.

Keywords::

• Gynaecologists
• periodontal disease
• PLBW
• risk factor

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