Oral health program preferences among pregnant women in a managed care organization J Public Health Dent Journal Article uri icon
Overview
abstract
  • Objective: The purpose of the study was to understand the oral health information preferences of pregnant women and new mothers. Methods: This study was conducted at a Minnesota managed care organization. A random sample of 250 women with public program insurance and 250 privately insured women was selected from the population of pregnant women in the claims systems. The study consisted of a mailed survey and phone contact to nonresponders. The analytic sample consisted of 123 public-pay and 127 private-pay respondents. Descriptive statistics summarize the preferences for oral health care topics. Results: Receiving information by mail was preferred by both groups. Women favored information concerning infant-specific oral health more than information on both mother and infant oral health. While public-pay respondents had more enthusiasm for many topics, the topic preference rankings within each sample were similar. Conclusion: Similarities in program preferences suggest that common interventions could be designed that would appeal to both groups without extensive tailoring.

  • publication date
  • 2008
  • Research
    keywords
  • Dental Care
  • Female
  • Health Education
  • Managed Care
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health
  • Additional Document Info
    volume
  • 68
  • issue
  • 3