Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of an oral health module for the bachelor of midwifery program at an Australian university.

摘要: Abstract Objective Although guidelines recommend antenatal care providers such as midwives promote oral health during pregnancy, training is not routinely provided in undergraduate midwifery curricula. The aim of this study was to implement an module into Australian program, and evaluate its effectiveness improving the knowledge confidence students. Design Pre-test post-test (2015–2017). Setting An program within university. Participants All first-year students enrolled two core units at above university (N = 56). Methods Oral modules were implemented each first year Bachelor Midwifery course. Changes measured using a standardised questionnaire, administered baseline, immediately following completion, 2 3 years completion. Results 44 participated baseline survey (79% response rate), which 41 completed post-module 21 second post-questionnaire, 24 third post-questionnaire. Knowledge scores significantly increased from (mean 13.12) follow-up 17.78, p  Conclusions effective sustaining maternal health. Ongoing updates may be required keep high regarding visual mouth checks.