Knowledge and practice modifications regarding COVID-19 among dental practitioners of Nepal

Introduction: COVID-19 has adversely gridlocked many sectors including dentistry. A good knowledge regarding the disease eventually determines the preparedness of dentists to provide relatively safe dental services. Objectives: This research was conducted to evaluate knowledge and relevant practice modifications among dental practitioners of Nepal during COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: A cross-sectional online questionnaire survey was conducted among dental practitioners of all the provinces of Nepal. They were enquired for sociodemographic details and their knowledge, and the modifications they adopted while practising dentistry during this pandemic. The scores were summed up, and mean scores for knowledge and practice were calculated respectively which were further expressed as a percentage. Inferential statistics (Independent t-test and ANOVA, p < 0.05) were used to examine differences between study variables. Results: Out of 422 participants, most of them belonged to 31-40 years age group (178, 42.2%) and majority were females (246, 58.3%). Mean knowledge scores were significantly higher among practitioners of age ≥51 years, males, specialists, those working in both clinic and hospital, and those who have been practising dentistry for ≥10 years. Mean practice scores were significantly better among specialists. Conclusion: The overall mean scores for knowledge was good (81.3%) while for practice, overall mean score was poor (44.6%). The main reason behind the poor practice modifications despite good knowledge score could be the lack of minimum requirements for infection control in developing countries like Nepal.

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Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9121682 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 1682

Author(s):

Mohammad Zakaria Nassani ◽

Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri ◽

Abdullah AlSheddi ◽

Ali Alomran ◽

Mohammed Nasser Aldawsari ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

The Future ◽

Knowledge Practice ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

And Training

The present survey assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of teledentistry (TD) among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted with dental interns and practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was sent to all potential respondents. Questions related to knowledge, practice, attitudes, and training regarding TD were presented. A total of 603 (227 dental interns, 376 practicing dentists) completed the questionnaire. Generally, the participants revealed poor knowledge and practice of TD, with only 38% having heard about TD and only one-quarter of the sample (23.2%) reporting practicing TD at their current workplace. However, most of the participants expressed positive attitudes and a willingness to practice TD in the future. Specialists and those in practice for >5 years showed significantly better knowledge and practice of TD than general dentists and those with lesser clinical experience (p < 0.01). While only one-fifth of the participants (20.2%) reported having attended a workshop/lecture about TD, the majority (69.7%) felt that they needed training on TD. The results revealed poor knowledge, practice, and training with regard to TD among practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. However, the positive attitude expressed by most of the participants towards practicing TD in the future is an encouraging sign for dental educators and planners of oral health care. Continuous education through periodic workshops and training courses on TD is crucial to improve dentists’ knowledge, practice, and attitudes towards TD. Integration of TD topics into undergraduate/postgraduate curricula is highly recommended. Special attention should be directed to training general dental practitioners and junior dentists.

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Awareness of COVID-19 among dental practitioners of Multan

10.53350/pjmhs211551441 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 1441-1444

Author(s):

M. Ahmad ◽

U. Hussain ◽

A. Elahi ◽

A. Nazir ◽

Jawad tareen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Virus Disease ◽

Good Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Common Source ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Global Pandemic ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Knowledge Practice ◽

Knowledge And Practice

Background: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic still at large whose vaccination is in a trial phase. Dental practitioners are at high risk of exposure to this deadly epidemic. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge and practice of dentists in the city of Multan, Pakistan. Method: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Multan, Pakistan from January to March 2021. A 30 items valid and reliable self-administrative questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, practice, and source of information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic from dentists. Result: The results showed that the majority of dentists practicing in Multan had good knowledge (97.8%) and more than half of the respondents had good practice (65.6%). The most common source of their knowledge was WHO and Television. Almost half of the respondents showed fear of this virus in their practices. Conclusion: Dental practitioners of Multan revealed good knowledge regarding COVID-19. However, some key points were lacking in their knowledge and practice. Our findings have important implications for developing strategies that will improve the knowledge and practices of dentists in this region and also in whole country. Keywords: COVID-19, Coronavirus, Knowledge, Awareness, Dentists, Multan.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Thyroid Disorders among Population in Taif City, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59b34432 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 670-678

Author(s):

Lotfi Fahmi Issa ◽

Moayyad Fateh Alotbi ◽

Rami Faleh Algethami ◽

Abdulrahman Awadh Alharthi ◽

Faisal Abdullah Algarni ◽

...

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Family Income ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Endocrine Disorders ◽

Thyroid Disorders ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Thyroid disorders are among the commonest endocrine disorders worldwide. Attention on people's knowledge and awareness about thyroid diseases is very important in helping for early diagnosis and early treatment of these disorders. The aim of this study to assess the degree of knowledge and attitude of thyroid gland and their disordersamong general population in Taif City, KSA. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of 600 Saudi adults of Taif general population. A pre-designed online questionnaire was used for data collection which consists of sociodemographic data, questions regarding knowledge and awareness of thyroid disorders. All data was entered and analyzed by using SPSS program version 22. Results: A total of 600 participants responded to the online questionnaire. Majority of respondents were aged between 18 to 32 years and males’ subjects were higher compared to the male counterparts (50.8%). Mean knowledge score of participants was 36.12. Participants who scored higher were 46.3% and considered as good knowledge level. 53.7% had bad knowledge level as they scored lower than mean score knowledge. Conclusion: Our study population show relatively good knowledge level compared to previous literature. Knowledge score was significantly associated with gender, educational level, working status and family income per month.

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Assessment of knowledge and practice of vaccination of dogs against rabies by dog owners in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

10.25259/anmrp_1_2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Audu Onyemocho ◽

Agwa Moses ◽

Aboh Kisani ◽

Omole Namben Victoria ◽

Anejo-Okopi Joseph

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Life Time ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Educational Status ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Dog Owners ◽

The Relationship

Objective: Rabies, one of the oldest and fatal infectious diseases known to human race, is transmitted by infected dogs. The global target of zero dog-mediated rabies human deaths has been set for 2030; however, the realization of this goal poses challenges in most low-income countries where rabies is endemic due to weak surveillance. Dogs have been increasingly deployed for domestic uses over the years, especially for security purposes. This study assessed the assessment of knowledge and practice of vaccination of dogs against rabies by dog owners. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was employed to study 400 dog owners in Makurdi metropolis through multistage sampling techniques. Sighting of valid dog vaccination card was used as criteria for current vaccination. Bivariate analysis was carried out to establish the relationship between the respondent knowledge of rabies and dog vaccination with significant value set at P < 0.05. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 31 (Â ± 0.8) years, majority of them had tertiary and secondary education (40.0% and 39.0%, respectively), 26.0% were traders, and 50.0% were married. Overall, 73.0% of the respondents had good knowledge score, 61.0% had seen at least a rabid dog in their life time, and 74.0% have a history of dog vaccination, but evidence of up to date vaccination of dogs by owners was seen in only 18.0% of all the vaccination cards sighted. The relationship between the educational status of the respondents, their knowledge score, and their dog vaccination was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Knowledge of rabies among dog owners in Makurdi was good, but the practice of dog vaccination was poor. Educational status was a good predictor of practice. Awareness campaign on dog vaccination should be strengthened and adequate measures should be put in place at the veterinary hospitals in Makurdi for vaccination of dogs.

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Emergency Contraceptives: Knowledge and Practice towards Its Use among Ethiopian Female College Graduating Students

International Journal of Reproductive Medicine ◽

10.1155/2019/9397876 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kirubel Minsamo Mishore ◽

Abebaw Demissie Woldemariam ◽

Solomon Assefa Huluka

Keyword(s):

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Female Students ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Female College ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Graduating Students ◽

Emergency Contraceptives

Introduction. Ethiopia has a high incidence of unwanted pregnancies and incomplete and unsafe abortions, particularly among adolescents. This can be avoided by using different contraceptive methods including emergency contraceptives (EC). This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of EC among female college graduating students in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods. Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted on 214 female students selected from two randomly selected colleges. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS for Windows version 20.1. Level of significance was taken at P <0.05. Results. The mean (±SD) age of the participants was 21.06 (±2.14) years. Of the 200 (93.5%) study participants who had ever heard of ECs, 140 (70.0%) had good knowledge. Among the 214 graduating female students, 66 (33.0%) had ever used EC. Being above the age of 20 years old, father’s and mother’s literacy were found to be determinants of knowledge of EC. Moreover, knowledge was the only determinant factor of practice of EC. Conclusion. Most of the respondents had relatively good knowledge of EC. The study revealed that female students of older age and higher educational status of parents had higher knowledge and practice of EC.

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COVID-19 KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES BETWEEN PAKISTANI MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL STUDENTS

Journal of University Medical & Dental College ◽

10.37723/jumdc.v12i3.641 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 169-176

Author(s):

Bushra Suhail ◽

Ayesha Masood ◽

Javaria Baig ◽

Sara Mukhtar ◽

Sarah Aftab ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Conceptual Knowledge ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Contagious Nature ◽

Positive Attitudes

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: This study investigated medical and non-medical students’ knowledge, attitude, and preparedness regarding COVID-19 pandemic, to groom volunteers and future healthcare providers in a better way. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was completed from April to May 2020 during the first wave of COVID-19. An online questionnaire was distributed using internet and social media (SM). The questionnaire was composed of several parts concerning to demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practices. RESULTS: This study included 1851 students [1041(56.54% medical, 810(43.46%) non-medical students)]. Medical students had significantly better knowledge about the contagious nature, spread and treatment of coronavirus. Non-medical students showed more risky behavior compared to medical students (p = 0.005). The use of masks and the frequency of handwashing was better among medical students as compared to non-medical students (p< 0.001; p< 0.014, respectively). The odds ratio indicates that students of the age group 21-25 years (45%) and medical students (75%) were more likely to have a positive attitude. CONCLUSION: This study revealed good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices towards COVID-19 among medical students. Still, a minority of participants from both groups revealed misconceptions and relatively poor conceptual knowledge regarding the disease.

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Knowledge and practices about breastfeeding in rural areas of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.20148.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 1903

Author(s):

Ruhani Mat Min ◽

Md Mosharaf Hossain

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Family Income ◽

Service Providers ◽

Composite Index ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Important Indicator ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Child Age

Background: Breastfeeding is an important indicator for child health and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and practices regarding EBF and its relation to various socio-economic and demographic factors among mothers with at least one child age (6-12 years) in the rural areas of the Rajshahi district in Bangladesh. Methods: A study based at village hospitals was conducted and a semi-structured questionnaire was used. A total of 513 mothers who had at least one child's age (6-12) months from 32 different village hospitals in rural areas of the Rajshahi District, Bangladesh from September to December 2015. The composite index, chi-square test and binary logistic regression model were used in this study. Results: The incidence of EBF good knowledge and practices was 32.0% and 27.9% among mothers with at least one child age (6-12) months. The analysis shows that the age of mothers ≥ 31 years have less knowledge and practice about EBF compared to mothers aged ≤ 30 years. Mothers who are housewives had a higher probability of good knowledge and practice than mothers who were service providers. Nursing mothers at home have less knowledge and practices about EBF than mothers who gave birth in the hospital. Mothers that had a monthly family income of ≤ 6 699 BDT had less knowledge and practices about EBF compared to mothers with a family income of >6 699 BDT. Conclusions: This study showed a huge gap in EBF knowledge and practices among mothers who have at least one child age (6-12) months. This study suggests that EBF education and interventions can play an important role in increasing EBF good knowledge and practices among mothers with at least one-to-one (6-12) months of age children. Malnutrition will be reduced if the EBF is widely established in Bangladesh.

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Public awareness and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine: An online cross-sectional survey, conducted in the first phase of vaccination drive in India

10.21203/rs.3.rs-324238/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Arumuganainar Suresh ◽

Rocktotpal Konwarh ◽

Anand Pratap Singh ◽

Anand Krishna Tiwari

Keyword(s):

Public Awareness ◽

Clinical Trial Data ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Specific Complex ◽

Context Specific ◽

Knowledge And Acceptance

Abstract The context-specific, complex issue of ‘vaccine hesitancy’ is explicated in terms of delay or refusal of vaccination despite the availability of vaccine services. Although eleven million beneficiaries were administered the COVID-19 vaccine in India from 16th January 2021 till 20th February 2021, however, proportionately a low turnout has been registered in various parts of the country, possibly attributable to hesitance/apprehension towards the current vaccination. In this backdrop, we report the response (collected between Feb 1, 2021 and Feb 15, 2021) of 358 voluntary respondents who participated in an online questionnaire-based pan-India survey, executed to assess their knowledge and acceptance towards the current COVID-19 vaccination program in its first phase. The survey questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics of the respondents and queries pertaining to knowledge (7 items) and acceptance (3 items). The overall correct rate and the average knowledge score of the participants were 78 % and 5.46 ± 1.4/7 respectively. The acceptance score was 3.50 ± 1.6/5 while 70 % of participants agreed against the 20 % of respondents who neither agreed nor disagreed to take the vaccine. Around 66 % believed that the vaccines, currently being administered in India are safe. Fear about possible side effects (44 %) and inadequacy of comprehensive clinical trial data (29 %), seemed to be the major players in fortifying the vaccine hesitancy among the respondents, exhibiting negative acceptance. Although maximum respondents demonstrated a good level of knowledge (82%) and acceptance (88%), significant differences were observed among some demographic variables. In general, a positive correlation was observed between knowledge and acceptance against a negative correlation, observed in specific provinces. Despite the good acceptance and knowledge, a considerable fraction of the participants (30%) expressed hesitancy. Counselling, mobilization, and feedback from vaccinated individuals about safety should be encouraged. However, due to the limited sample size, we must be cautious when generalizing these findings. Nevertheless, the major elucidations of this study may be utilized in planning vaccination campaigns in further phases.

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The “business” of dentistry: Consumers’ (patients’) criteria in the selection and evaluation of dental services

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0253517 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. e0253517

Author(s):

Laura Gray ◽

Lisa McNeill ◽

Weiming Yi ◽

Anastasia Zvonereva ◽

Paul Brunton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dental Treatment ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Clinical Effectiveness ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Geographic Region ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Chi Square ◽

Dental Services ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Chi Square Analysis

The dimensions of patient-centred care include not only clinical effectiveness and patient safety, but, importantly, the preferences of patients as consumers of healthcare services. A total of 249 participants were included in the study, with a balanced population proportional representation by age, gender, ethnicity and geographic region of New Zealand. An online questionnaire was used to identify participants’ decision-making process, and what factors and barriers for participants to seek dental treatment. Cross-tabulations, Spearman correlation analysis and Pearson Chi-Square analysis were used for the statistical analyses. Three most common reasons for visit were check-up (77%), clean (57%) and relief of pain 36%). A desire to treat a perceived problem was the most common encouraging factor to seek dental care. Cost was the most common barrier to seeking dental services. The majority of participants attended a private practice (84%), with convenience of location and referral from professionals the most likely to influence their choice. Participants felt the most important trait a dental practitioner could demonstrate was to discuss treatment options with them before any treatment. Dental check-up, teeth cleaning and relief of pain were the most common reasons for patients to choose dental services. Cost and ethnicity of the consumers had a significant impact on how dental services were perceived and sought. Dental practitioners may need to reorientate how they express value of oral health practice, not just in regard to communication with patients, but also with government funding agencies.

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Knowledge and Practice on Reproductive Heath Rights among Married Women in Nepal

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences ◽

10.37107/jhas.36 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 53-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rajesh Kumar Yadav ◽

Nand Ram Gahatraj ◽

Dipendra Kumar Yadav ◽

Sujan Babu Marahatta

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Health Rights

Reproductive health rights ensure that people are able to have satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capacity to reproduce with freedom to decide, when and how often to do so. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices on reproductive health rights among madhesi married women. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 madhesi married women of reproductive age in Sarlahi district conducted from July 2014 to December 2014. Data were entry in Epidata software and analyzed by SPSS 20 version. Of the total 384 respondents most of them (39.3%) were of age group 25-35 years from different ethnic groups. Most were simple illiterate (65.6%) and housewife (60.9%) very few of respondents were knowledge about reproductive health rights (37%) and not statistical significant relationship with level of knowledge and level of practice (χ 1 2 =2.036, p=0.154). Level of knowledge was statistically significant relationship with educational level (χ 4 2 = 43.983 p<0.001). Use of FP services have statistically significant relationship with Age group (p<0.001). The level of knowledge and level of practice on RHRs is still very low in Madhesi women. Keywords: Reproductive health rights; Madhesi women; practice

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