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The aim of this study was to assess oral hygiene health behaviours of pregnant women in Poland.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study was conducted using the computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) method, in a group of 1,000 women who were in their second or third trimester of pregnancy. The Hiroshima University Dental Behaviour Inventory (HU-DBI) questionnaire was used to assess oral health behaviours. The HU-DBI index was calculated based on 12 questions verifying the respondents\u2019 oral health attitudes and behaviour.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The majority of the women participating in the study (62%) assessed the condition of their teeth as good or very good. At the same time, 79.7% of the women reported a history of dental caries treatment. The mean HU-DBI index was 5.6 points. The most frequently indicated health-promoting behaviour for oral hygiene was careful oral cavity brushing. Analysis of factors influencing self-assessed oral health behaviours showed significant differences in the HU-DBI index according to financial situation and educational level.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Access to dental care should be promoted among pregnant women, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Oral health care measures for pregnant women should include education, prophylaxis, and treatment. 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