Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-01 | 25-30
Original Research Article
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Oral Health Status of the Women Using Oral Contraceptive Pills among Different Socioeconomic Status
Swetha Kardalkar, Harsha Bhayya, Shruti Kardalkar
Published : Jan. 30, 2019
Abstract
Background: Intra oral changes are seen in various therapeutic drug usage which can be mild to severe. Oral
contraceptive pills (OCP) usage is one among them which causes frequent intra oral changes. Aim of the study was to
assess knowledge, attitude, and oral health status of among women using OCP’s in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.
Methods: A self administered questionnaire was designed and given to women with different socioeconomic background
to assess the knowledge, attitude and oral health status of the women using OCPs. Results: Results in the present study
showed demographic characteristics of patient’s age ranging from 18 year to 41 years. Participants revealed various side
effects of OCP which accounts 41% of general side effects and 47 % of oral complications. Common oral complications
noticed by Participants had experienced bleeding gums, swollen gums and sometimes both with accounted to 23, 9, 17%
respectively. Conclusion: Questionnaire studies designed with clinical examination of oral cavity are required to assess
the oral health status, to create awareness and knowledge regarding oral hygiene.