Table 2 Content validity, difficulty, and discrimination per item on the CAPSOM. Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2019. (n = 207)

1

Knowledge

Issues with tooth decay and bleeding gums can get worse during pregnancy

1

A

0.45

p < 0.001

2

Gum problems can affect my pregnancy and create problems with my baby’s birth

0.9

A

0.72

3

It is inevitable to lose a tooth during pregnancy

0.8

A

0.5

4

My baby’s development will extract calcium from my teeth

0.8

A

0.33

–

Teeth should be brushed one or more times a day during pregnancy

0.5

R

–

–

–

Going to the dentist during pregnancy poses a risk for my baby and me

0.3

R

––

–

5

Attitudes

Hygiene measures are important to minimize any oral complications that may arise during the pregnancy

0.8

A

0.35

p < 0.001

6

It is important to go to the dentist before, during and after the pregnancy

0.9

A

0.36

–

It is very important to monitor your oral health during pregnancy

0.4

R

–

–

7

Practices

I brush my teeth twice or more times a day

1

A

0.41

p < 0.001

8

I use other methods of oral hygiene such as mouthwash, flossing, etc

1

A

0.35

9

I have received information from a dental professional about oral health care during my pregnancy

0.8

A

0.21

10

I have visited a dentist during my pregnancy

1

A

0.32

CVI’^e 0.90

Total D^f 0.40