Implementing and evaluating an oral health module for the WSU bachelor of midwifery program

Investigators

  • Ajesh George
  • Margaret Duff
  • Hannah Dahlen

 

  • Virginia Schmied
  • Elaine Burns
  • Holly Priddis

Project Overview

Despite the importance of oral health care during pregnancy, pregnant women rarely Midwives are in an ideal position to promote oral health during pregnancy. However, there is currently no formal education regarding maternal oral health available for undergraduate midwifery students. This study aimed to implement and evaluate Australia’s first oral health module delivered to Bachelor of Midwifery students at Western Sydney University. This module could complement the existing MIOH CPD program.

Aims & Objectives

This study aimed to implement and evaluate Australia’s first oral health module delivered to Bachelor of Midwifery students at Western Sydney University.

Research Output

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Publications Presentations Awards Training resources Oral health promotion resources

Alignment with ACIOH’s themes


Workforce reoriented:

MIDWIFERY STUDENTS

This study aims to capacity build midwifery students in oral health


People-centred strategies:

PREGNANT WOMEN

By developing and implementing appropriate oral health training among midwifery students, pregnant women are better support to receive timely oral health care