Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers regarding oral healthcare during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study among obstetricians in Guangxi, China - Scorecard - MDSpire

Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers regarding oral healthcare during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study among obstetricians in Guangxi, China

  • By

  • Wenyong Wang

  • Leiming Yi

  • Jinmei Yu

  • Qiuling Pang

  • Lingshan Ran

  • Xiaofeng Tan

  • Ruofei Huang

  • Yunxin Yang

  • Hongxia Wei

  • Yishan Zhang

  • Fanghong Liu

  • Jiangping Wei

  • Rongmin Qiu

  • April 22, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Understanding Obstetricians' Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Challenges in Oral Healthcare for Pregnant Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Guangxi, China

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsInfluences fetal development and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and gestational diabetes.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Only 8.2% of obstetricians in China have received professional training on oral health during pregnancy.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Regularly assess the oral health status of pregnant women during antenatal visits.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Pregnant women in Guangxi, China.

        Treatment rate for oral diseases during pregnancy remains below 20%.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Foster interprofessional collaboration between obstetricians and dental professionals.

        Related Resources & Content

        Original Source(s)

        Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers regarding oral healthcare during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study among obstetricians in Guangxi, China

        • by Wenyong Wang, Leiming Yi, Jinmei Yu, Qiuling Pang, Lingshan Ran, Xiaofeng Tan, Ruofei Huang, Yunxin Yang, Hongxia Wei, Yishan Zhang, Fanghong Liu, Jiangping Wei, Rongmin Qiu

        • April 22, 2026

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