Midwives' Perspectives on Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood, Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Health Promotion by Midwives. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
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Official title
Perceived Role and Perspectives of Midwives in Oral Health of Pregnant Women and Young Children: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
Overview
This study aims to explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children. A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information sources, and training needs. The study is designed as an exploratory cross-sectional survey without hypothesis testing.
Detailed description
Midwives play an important role in early health promotion, including during pregnancy and early childhood. Oral health is a relevant but often underrepresented topic in this context.
This study aims to explore midwives' perspectives on their role in oral health promotion, including their perceived responsibilities, confidence in counseling, and structural conditions in their professional practice.
Data will be collected using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed via professional organizations and networks.
Primary outcome measures
- Self-perceived professional role in oral health assessed by a self-developed questionnaire using Likert-scale items (1-5) [Time frame: Day 1]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Self-reported confidence in oral health-related topics assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5) [Time frame: Day 1]
- Use of information sources related to oral health (self-reported questionnaire) [Time frame: Day 1]
- Perceived barriers to addressing oral health in practice assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5) [Time frame: Day 1]
- Training needs and interests in oral health (self-reported questionnaire) [Time frame: Day 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Practicing midwives in Germany
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Consent to participate in the online survey
Exclusion criteria
- Age < 18 years
- Not currently working as a midwife
- Students without completed professional qualification
- No informed consent provided
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07572799 · 39/3/26