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. 2021 Jul 29;18(15):8061. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18158061

Table 1.

Themes and sub-themes.

Main Theme Sub-Theme
Theme 1: The priority of oral health during pregnancy
  • Oral health concerns and behaviours

  • Issues with accessing dental services

  • Knowledge and attitudes towards oral health care

  • Juggling competing priorities

Theme 2: Supporting maternal oral health self-efficacy through relationships
  • Connection and trust with healthcare providers

  • Seeking information to inform oral health choices

  • Tailoring oral health promotional resources