Perception of Pregnant Women Regarding the Prenatal Dental Care in Primary Care

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Objective: To analyze pregnant women's perception regarding prenatal dental care in Primary Care within a health territory in the municipality of Vitória, Brazil. Material and Methods: This is a qualitative research conducted at the Basic Health Unit. Semi-structured interviews and secondary data from medical records of the Rede Bem Estar were used. Data analysis followed Bardin's content analysis approach. Results: Seven interviews were conducted with pregnant women; three received prenatal dental care. During this period, the municipality's coverage was 36%, below the target of 60%. Although pregnant women recognized the importance of oral health during pregnancy, factors such as limited appointment availability and insufficient information contributed to low service uptake. Among those who received prenatal dental care, all reported being satisfied with the care provided by the healthcare team. Conclusion: Despite four pregnant women not having undergone prenatal dental consultations, all demonstrated understanding of the importance of this care during pregnancy, especially for the baby's health. Additionally, all positively evaluated the care provided by the healthcare team.

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