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Lafebre Carrasco, Milton Fabricio

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1967-10-24

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Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
Universidad de Cuenca, Facultad de Odontología, Cuenca, Ecuador

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La Facultad de Odontología se estableció en 1958, es la unidad académica responsable de la carrera que lleva el mismo nombre y que desarrolla actividades de docencia, investigación y de servicio comunitario, en modalidad presencial y con duración de 10 ciclos. Las actividades académicas descritas en el plan de carrera y matriz curricular se desempeñan en aulas, laboratorios y clínicas, modernamente equipadas acorde a los avances tecnológicos y a las exigencias de los organismos de control.

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    Social and Preventive Factors That Explain Oral Health among Pregnant Women in the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador
    (2023) Lafebre Carrasco, Milton Fabricio
    (1) Background: pregnant women in underprivileged areas may face challenges that affect their oral health. The analysis of these issues such as toothaches or cavities, among others could be crucial for them. However, no studies have been conducted in Cuenca, Ecuador. Thus, this study aimed to create a model explaining how social factors and healthy habits impact oral health in Cuenca, Ecuador. (2) Methods: An observational study was performed using a questionnaire developed from scratch. Principal component factor analysis was performed to calculate the oral disease index based on the oral health issues reported by women during pregnancy. (3) Results: 1971 women participated in the research. In total, 88% reported at least one oral health problem, with cavities (34%) and bleeding gums (33%) as the most prevalent. The rate of preventive visits and frequent brushing were the two variables that most impacted the oral disease index. The consumption of sweets, age, and the belief that visiting the dentist harms their unborn child were also important factors. However, income, education, and ethnic background showed little to no effect. (4) Conclusions: The most beneficial determinants of oral health factors in pregnant women in Cuenca, Ecuador, are preventive dentist visits, frequent brushing, and a contained consumption of sweets. The main harmful factors are age and the misconception that dental visits can harm their unborn child. Surprisingly, income, education, and ethnic background have little effect. This study can be replicated in other countries and cultures.