Thongsavanh Vetsouvanh

Oral Health Status of Pregnant Woman Versus Non-Pregnant Women of Childbearing Age (15-44 Years) in Lao PDR

Amphayvan Homsavath, Souksakhone Anouphonh, Beltran-Aguilat Eugenio, Viraseng Rajpho, Daungsavanh Phengmaneevong, Vatsana Chanthamalinh, Thongsavanh Vetsouvanh, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Souliyo Souvong, Patay Vongsathien, Chanvilay Soukhaserm, Soulideth Inthakone, Souksida Xaykhambanh & Vimonh Thongterm · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2024

Aim: this study was to identify an oral health status, utilization of dental services, and impacts of oral health on daily living among pregnant and non-pregnant women in Lao PDR. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, among 150 pregnant and 150 non-pregnant women age 15...

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Oral Health Status on among Pregnant Attending at Health Centers in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR: A Cross Sectional Study

Thiphavanh Vongxay, Koukeo Phommasone, Soulideth Inthakone, Soutsada Songpadith, Souksida Xaykhambanh, Phimfalee Sayaxang, Viengsavanh Inthakoun, Amphaivanh Homsavath & Thongsavanh Vetsouvanh · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2024

Background: Oral health behavior and attitudes of pregnant women in Lao PDR are rarely examined, yet should be considered when designing preventative or therapeutic studies to reduce burden of oral diseases we aimed to understand dental care-seeking behavior, as well as oral heat...

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