Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures Among Dental Students in Central India

2011 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 421-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhinav Singh ◽  
Bharathi M. Purohit ◽  
Ajay Bhambal ◽  
Sudhanshu Saxena ◽  
Anshika Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Central India ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Control Measures

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour among dental students concerning infection control measures.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditi Sharma ◽  
Rajashri Kolte ◽  
Abhay Kolte
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Key Words Infection ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Tetanus Vaccine ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Aim: The aim was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of dental students concerning infection control measures and to check the correlation, if any, among knowledge, attitude and behaviour of dental students concerning infection control measures in dental setups. Materials and Methods: A total of 1200 students from first to final year and interns from three different colleges were included in the study. Results: A total of 95.83% think isolation is important. Only 4.1% have been vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine and 95% with tetanus vaccine. Conclusion: The level of knowledge and behaviour of infection control measures was average, for which the reasons could be inadequate training, supply of protective equipments and mainly carelessness. Key Words- Infection control, Vaccination, Isolation.

scholarly journals Attitudes and practices of infection control among senior dental students at college of dentistry, university of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates

2013 ◽  
Vol 07 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S015-S019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betul Rahman ◽  
Sheela Balu Abraham ◽  
Amna Mohammed Alsalami ◽  
Fatima Eisa Alkhaja ◽  
Shaikha Ibrahim Najem
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Students Attitudes

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate compliance, awareness and practices of infection control procedures among senior dental students at the College of Dentistry, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Materials and Methods: The study comprised of 119 subjects of 4 th and 5 th year dental students. A questionnaire was developed with 25 open and closed-ended questions related to barrier techniques, vaccination status, infection control practices and awareness. This was distributed among the senior dental students and completed upon signing the consent form. Each questionnaire was coded to ensure the confidentiality of responses. Results: The questionnaire was distributed among 223 senior dental students at the University of Sharjah of which only 119 students (53%) responded. Compliance with the use of protective barriers was high with the exception of protective eye wear, utilized by a mere 27% of students. There was a significant difference between 4 th and 5 th year dental students′ attitudes (p < 0.05) regarding the treatment of patients with infectious diseases. Compared with 44.4% of the 5 th year students, 68.5% of the 4 th year students did not mind treating patients with infectious diseases. Owing to this, 61.9% of the 5 th year students suffered from non-sterile percutaneous and mucous membrane exposures compared with 44.6% of the 4 th year students (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Efforts are needed to improve attitudes, implement information and motivate students in the correct and routine use of infection control measures. With all infection control protocols already implemented in dental schools, the challenge remains on improving compliance with infection control recommendations.

Awareness, Mindset & Method Associated with Infection Control Measures in Dental Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Karishma Rajan Rathor ◽  
Stithaprajna Lenka ◽  
S. Dharmashree ◽  
Sashikant Sethy ◽  
Radha Prasanna Dalai
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Control Measures

scholarly journals Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 and Infection Control Measures Against it among Dental Students in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 479-486
Author(s):  
Tahani M. Alharbi ◽  
Afrah M. Alharbi ◽  
Rafal K. Khayyat ◽  
Jawaher B. Aldaadi ◽  
Ibtesam K. Afifi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease caused by an RNA virus named SARS CoV2. The increased risk of infection by this virus among dental students necessitates updated knowledge and highlights their important role in preventing and controlling its transmission. Objective: This study aims to assess knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes regarding COVID-19 and infection control measures among dental students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students in different Saudi universities using an online self-administered questionnaire. It gathered data on students’ demographic information, knowledge of COVID-19 and infection control measures, risk perception and attitudes toward the disease, and their preparedness for treating infected patients. Results: A total of 327 dental students responded to the questionnaire. Of these students, 92.4% had received training in infection control in dental practice, but only 24.2% had attended training regarding COVID-19. The majority of students had adequate knowledge regarding the modes of transmission and the common symptoms of COVID-19, with statistically significant total mean knowledge scores among students in different academic years (p<0.05). A large percentage of the students (92.7%) agreed that the use of rubber dams or high-volume saliva ejectors could reduce the possibility of transmitting infection. However, 58.4% of the students disagreed that intraoral dental radiographs should be avoided to reduce the possibility of transmitting infection. Conclusion: Although knowledge of and risk perception concerning COVID-19 among students is good, additional training sessions integrating recent international guidelines for infection control are required to update their knowledge and achieve safe dental practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, and Stress Related to COVID-19 among Undergraduate Health Care Students in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S50-S55
Author(s):  
Ruba M. Mustafa ◽  
Nasr N. Alrabadi ◽  
Ruwaida Z. Alshali ◽  
Yousef S. Khader ◽  
Dana M. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Infection Control Measures

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and infection control measures related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak among Jordanian health care students. Besides, their social behavior and stress level regarding COVID-19 infection were assessed. Materials and Methods An online questionnaire was distributed to medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, and applied health science students in Jordan during the COVID-19 outbreak quarantine in March 2020. The questionnaire comprised 38 questions assessing demographic data, knowledge, attitude, risk perception, and stress level toward COVID-19. Questions regarding infection control measures and social behavior after the quarantine were also included. Statistical Analysis Independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and chi-square at a significance level of 5% were used for data analysis. Results A total number of 935 responses were collected. The knowledge score of 55.72% of participants was satisfactory and it was higher for the clinical years’ students compared with the basic years’ students (p = 0.000) (descending order: sixth year > fifth year > fourth year > third year > first year > second year). Also, knowledge scores were significantly higher for medical and dental students than other disciplines (descending order: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing/applied) (p = 0.000). The social media (89.1%) and TV or radio (69.5%) were mainly routes through which participants heard about COVID-19. Moderate and justifiable feelings about COVID-19 were found in the majority of the participants. Conclusion Although the majority of students showed good knowledge scores, few of them appeared to have a serious lack of knowledge. Therefore, proper education and mentoring are necessary for students before reopening the university campuses.

scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge of undergraduate dental students about the signs and symptoms of Corona viral infection (COVID-19), and the required infection control measures to prevent its spread

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasha F. Sharaf ◽  
Nihal Kabel
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is considered a highly contagious disease with flu-like symptoms and causing relatively high level of death. It can be transmitted from a person to another through droplets and that makes the dentists at high risk of infection. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of dental students about the signs and symptoms of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and to evaluate their awareness about the required infection control measures during the dental treatment to control the spread of the disease. A questionnaire was formed using Google forms and distributed among dental students and interns in different universities in Cairo, Egypt. Questions were about signs and symptoms of COVID-19, attitude of the dentists toward dental treatment of suspected patients and the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control measures at the dental clinic. Results The majority of the participants strongly agreed/agreed that COVID-19 is a highly dangerous disease, Participants reported that the most common symptom is difficulty in breathing (89.4%) followed by fever (84.4%). Face shield was the most recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) during dental treatment (98.6%) followed by disposable gown (96.3%). The majority of participants (84.8%) recommended using 70% ethyl alcohol as the first method to disinfect surfaces in between dental visits, followed by sodium hypochlorite. Conclusions Dental students and interns in Cairo, Egypt, have good knowledge and awareness about COVID-19 and the necessary precautions required to provide adequate dental treatment for the patients during the pandemic COVID-19; however, the importance of infection control should be highlighted for both clinical and preclinical dental students, to provide safe dental treatment to the patients as well as protection of the dentists and healthcare workers.

scholarly journals Awareness And Behavior Of Dental Students Towards Infection Control Measures In Karachi, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 142-146
Author(s):  
Chander Kumar ◽  
Muznah Khalid ◽  
Tauqeer Bibi
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Hep B ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
The Ideal

Introduction: A dental operatory is an area for easy and quick transmission of infections. Infections like TB, Hep B, Hep C, HSV and HIV can be readily transmitted among patients and to the operating staff if proper measures are not taken. The aim of the present study was to assess self-perceived knowledge and practices of the dental students and graduates about infection control measures. Method: The study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire, comprising of 12 basic questions to judge the knowledge and practices of students in the dental OPDs. A total of 360 dental students and house officers participated voluntarily in the survey. Results: The results showed that there did not exist sufficient knowledge among dental students and fresh dental graduates about infection control measures. Conclusion: There is thus a dire need to fulfill the gap between the ideal practices protocol knowledge and practices that are being followed by the students.

scholarly journals Dental Students in Egypt: To What Extent Do They Perceive and Comply with Infection Control Measures?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basma A. Elawady ◽  
Mona S. Mohamed ◽  
Eman H. Elsebaie ◽  
Essraa A. Hegazy ◽  
Lamiaa A. Madkour
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Communicative Strategies ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Dental Schools

This study was carried out in the dental school of Ahram Canadian University in Egypt to investigate the knowledge and compliance of senior students and interns toward infection control practices. A self‑administered questionnaire was employed with questions pertinent to the participants’ knowledge of risks in the dental settings, the practice of hand hygiene, the use of protective equipment, and the management of sharp injuries, among others. Although the knowledge and practice of the 240 surveyed participants were good; they were not up to the coveted standards. Despite being an integral part of their curriculum, an alarming percentage (19.6%) of the participants denied receiving knowledge about infection control instructions. Meanwhile, only 72.5% were aware of being at risk in the dental settings, and 78.3% confirmed their practice of hand hygiene. On the other hand, 84.6% of the surveyed participants confirmed the availability of protective equipment and 94.2% of them expressed their willingness to apply infection control measures in the future. The defects in the knowledge and practice mandate corrective actions to promote and upgrade the students’ compliance. Meanwhile, other gaps can be rectified via developing state-of-the-art communicative strategies. Efforts are warranted to enhance the attitude and motivate the students to conform to the protective safety measures. With all the infection control procedures already established in dental schools, the challenge lies in improving the students’ compliance with these recommendations.

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