Aims: To assess the knowledge, awareness and perception of gynecology and obstetrics residents regarding periodontal disease as a risk factor in PLBW.
Methods and Material: A structured questionnaire was prepared. It was filled by residents of gynecology from 2 colleges. The knowledge and awareness of the effects of periodontal disease on outcome of pregnancy were correlated with their practices. A total of 55 residents were approached and voluntarily participated and filled up the questionnaire.
Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics and Pearson chi-square was used. Results: A total of 55 residents participated in the study and 74.5% had knowledge about periodontal disease but only 34.5% knew periodontal disease is risk factor for PLBW. Around 42% of residents knew that periodontal disease occur at higher rate in pregnant women but only 11% of residents inform their patients about this inter-relationship.
Conclusions: It was concluded that residents have knowledge about relationship of periodontal disease and pregnancy outcome but low levels of knowledge was seen about periodontal disease as a risk factor for PLBW
