Influence of maternal periodontal health as a risk factor for low‑birth‑weight infants in Terai population of Nepal
نویسندگان
1 Departments of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, MB Kedia Dental College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal
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3 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, DJ College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh,
4 Departments of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Oral Pathology
5 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, DJ College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh,
6 Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, PDM Dental College, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Preterm low birth weight (PLBW) is a leading perinatal problem in developingcountries. PLBW is considered as a leading cause of neonatal death in the 1st year of life, with problemsin childhood and adulthood. Several studies have suggested a possible relationship between PLBWand periodontal status of the expectant mothers. The present study was conducted to determine theassociation between the maternal periodontitis and the low birth weight (BW) of the babies.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study consisted of 200 primipara mothers ranging between18 and 35 years old, with a mean age of 23.96 years. The mothers were categorized based on theweight of the infants as cases (BW <2500 g) and as controls (BW ≥2500 g). Age, mean weight,height, body mass index, and periodontal status of the mothers as well as weight of the babies wererecorded. Periodontal parameters were assessed using the community periodontal index (CPI). Thedata were recorded, analyzed, and statistically compared using the Chi‑square test (χ2).RESULTS: BW of the babies was regressed against CPI. Periodontitis was significantly associatedwith decrease in BW of the babies (P < 0.0001).CONCLUSION: Our findings showed an association of maternal periodontal disease with PLBW thatemphasizes to promote good oral hygiene of the expectant mothers during routine prenatal visits.
