Table 1. Sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge about oral health of pregnant women.
| Categorys | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Schooling, years | ||
| 1-3 | 10 (5.1) | |
| 4-7 | 52 (26.7) | |
| 8-11 | 94 (48.2) | |
| ≥12 | 39 (20.0) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 51 (26.4) | |
| Black | 25 (13.0) | |
| Brown | 113 (57.5) | |
| Yellow | 6(3.1) | |
| Work outside the home | ||
| No | 97 (49.7) | |
| Yes | 98 (50.3) | |
| Work load/day* | ||
| 4-8 hours | 73 (75.3) | |
| 9-14 hours | 24 (24.7) | |
| High-risk pregnancy | ||
| No | 193 (99.0) | |
| Yes | 2 (1.0) | |
| Age, years | ||
| 14-19 | 29 (14.9) | |
| 20-29 | 112 (57.4) | |
| ≥30 | 54 (27.7) | |
| Children | ||
| None | 90 (46.2) | |
| 1-2 | 85 (43.6) | |
| ≥3 | 20 (10.2) | |
| Previous pregnancy | ||
| No | 61 (31.3) | |
| Yes | 134 (68.7) | |
| Miscarriages/abortions | ||
| No | 152 (77.9) | |
| Yes | 43 (22.1) | |
| Knowledge level | ||
| Low (<37%) | 50 (25.6) | |
| Moderate (37-55%) | 73 (37.5) | |
| High (>55%) | 72 (36.9) | |
*
Percentage over 98 pregnant women working outside home, showing an unknown value.