Correlation of the oral health scoring-based pregnant oral self-care – package (POSC-p) model with the motivation to seek oral health treatment in pregnant women

• Main Authors: Suwargiani, Anne Agustina, Aripin, Dudi, Arief, Erry Mochamad, Djustiana, Nina, Usri, Kosterman, Tjahajawati, Sri, Cahyanto, Arief, Widyaputra, Sunardhi, Susilawati, Sri, Abdulkadir, Rahimah
• Format: Article
• Published: Bentham Science 2022
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/43830/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background: Uncomprehensive oral health evaluation instruments and measurement and the low motivation for seeking dental and oral treatment for pregnant women; all require comprehensive measurement instruments that will increase the motivation for seeking oral health treatment for pregnant women. POSC-p model was developed for the Oral Health Scoring (OHS) to assess pregnant women's perceived needs, clinical examination, and salivary state. Objectives: The research objective was to analyse the correlation between the POSC-p model with the motivation for seeking oral health care in pregnant women. Methods: Cross-sectional research was conducted by a non-probability sampling technique using the consecutive sampling method. The sample size was determined based on the correlation analysis sample size calculation formula. The study variables were POSC-p model built with three dimensions; POSC-p score section 1 was felt needs, POSC-p score section 2 was normative needs, and POSC-p score section 3 was saliva condition. In addition, motivation to seek treatment with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation dimensions. All data were analysed using the Spearman rank correlation test. Results: A significant correlation was found between the POSC-p model with intrinsic and a combination of treatment-seeking motivation (p=0.026); a combined score of the POSC-p model with intrinsic (p=0.008) and a combination of treatment-seeking motivation (p=0.032). Conclusion: There is a correlation between the POSC-p with motivation for seeking oral health treatment in pregnant women. © 2022 Suwargiani et al.