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The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

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https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v18i3.18

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Background: For the past two decades, studies have investigated the relationship between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight and preterm premature rupture of membranes. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of periodontal disease and associated adverse pregnancy outcomes among women delivering at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on the use of patients' files, clinical examinations and oral interviews with mothers who delivered at the KCMC. Pregnant women with singleton babies (N=1117) who delivered at the KCMC were recruited for the study. Intra-oral examination was performed within five days of birth. The Community Periodontal Index was used to assess periodontal disease. Results: The prevalence of periodontal disease was 14.2%. Periodontal disease was significantly associated with higher odds of pre-eclampsia [adjusted Odds Ratio 95% Confidence Interval (aOR=4.12;95%CI:2.20-7.90)], low birth weight (aOR=2.41;95%-CI:1.34-4.33) and preterm birth (aOR=2.32;95%CI:1.33-4.27). There was no significant association between periodontal disease and preterm premature rupture of membranes (aORs 1.83;95%CI:0.75-4.21) and eclampsia (3.71;95%CI:0.80-17.13). Conclusion: Maternal periodontal disease is a potential independent risk indicator for pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, and preterm birth. Periodontal assessment and therapy should form part of the preventive antenatal care provided to women in developing countries.

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Malalties periodontals, Embaràs, Preeclàmpsia, Infants prematurs, Tanzània

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Periodontal disease, Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, Premature infants, Tanzania

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GESASE, Nyobasi, et al. The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study. African Health Sciences. 2018. Vol. 18, núm. 3, pàgs. 601-611. ISSN 1680-6905. [consulta: 12 de maig de 2026]. Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/198625

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