scholarly journals Posterior Restoration Selection Among General Dental Practices in Malaysia: A Preliminary Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Azim Asy Abdul Aziz ◽  
Aimi Amalina Ahmad ◽  
Azlan Jaafar ◽  
Norazlina Mohammad ◽  
Aws H Ali AlKadhim
Keyword(s):  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Moisture Control ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Deep Cavities ◽  
Significant Factors

Introduction: Tooth restoration is a common, routine procedure among dentists but still has its own difficulties especially for posterior teeth. As it is a straightforward procedure, some dentists are not aware of the difficulties that may contribute in reducing the longevity of the filling. The aim of the study is to determine the difficulties encountered during and after placement of restorative materials in deep cavities. Materials and methods: Standardized questionnaires were divided randomly among general private dental practitioners in Kuala Lumpur. Chi-square test was used to determine any significant factors associated with difficulties of material placement. Results: This study showed that the most frequent difficulties encountered among practitioners were to obtain good moisture control (39.0%). No significant association was found between obtaining good moisture control and year of clinical experience (p= 0.286) and also place of graduation with the manipulation of the materials (p= 0.542). Conclusion: Dental practitioners claimed that it was difficult to obtain good moisture control in placement of posterior restoration. Thus, it is an obligation of dental practitioners to practice proper isolation and good manipulation of materials on posterior restoration.

scholarly journals Clinical variables associated with disability in leprosy cases in northeast Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 232-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Santana Santos ◽  
Andressa Mayara Santos de Matos ◽  
Lorena Sheila Alves de Oliveira ◽  
Ligia Mara Dolce de Lemos ◽  
Ricardo Queiroz Gurgel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Disability ◽  
Lepromatous Leprosy ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Operational Classification ◽  
Leprosy Patients ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Multibacillary Leprosy ◽  
Significant Factors

Introduction: The clinical outcomes of leprosy include complications such as physical disabilities and deformities that vary according to the degree of impairment of nerve trunks. Knowledge of the factors that lead to the development of these complications is important for disability prevention programs. This study aimed to evaluate clinical factors associated with the occurrence of physical disability in leprosy cases. Methodology: This was a retrospective study of 2,358 cases of leprosy in Aracaju, northeast Brazil, between 2001 and 2011. Analysis was done using the Chi-square test and logistic regression model. Results: Significant factors associated with disability were found to be male gender, having more than two affected nerves, multibacillary leprosy classification, leprosy reaction, and lepromatous leprosy. The multivariate analysis revealed that the associated factors included having more than two affected nerves, leprosy reaction (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.36 to 3.01), the multibacillary form (aOR: 2.74, 95% CI: 1.84 to 4.08), and lepromatous leprosy (aOR: 4.87, 95% CI: 2.86 to 16.08). Conclusions: The number of affected nerves, leprosy reaction, operational classification, and clinical presentation were identified as the main factors associated with the development of disability in leprosy patients.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN MENGKONSUMSI TABLET FE DENGAN KEJADIAN KONSTIPASI PADA IBU HAMIL DI DESA BANDAR KECAMATAN BANDAR KABUPATEN PACITAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Catur Wulan ◽  
Wulan Ayu Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Consumption of iron tablet 1 tablet per day during pregnancy can cause constipation. Based on the results of preliminary study in the Bandar Village, Pacitan through interviews with 14 pregnant women there were 12 pregnant women who consumed iron tablet regularly and 8 pregnant women complain of difficulty to defecate while not experiencing constipation 4 pregnant women. From two pregnant women who did not consume fe tablets they didn’t get constipation. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship consuming Fe tablet with constipation in pregnant women. This type of research is quantitative with cross sectional design conducted in March 2016. The population of all pregnant women in Bandar Village Bandar Subdistrict District of Pacitan as many as 33 pregnant women. The respondents ware all pregnant women in the Bandar Village Bandar district Pacitan. Using total sampling technique, the research was conducted on March 1 until March 30, 2016. The variable in this study is the fe tablet intake and incidence of constipation. The research instrument used was observation about fe tablet consumption and interviewing about incidence of constipation. The data were tabulated and analyzed using a statistical test Chi Square test determined significant with p> 0.05. From the results showed that majority of 19 pregnant women (57.5%) consume iron tablet regularly, and majority of 18 pregnant women (54.5%) got constipation. There was a relationship consuming Fe tablet constipation with in pregnant women in the Bandar Village district ofPacitan. Evidenced by the significant level of 0.000> 0.05 so that Ho refused. Based on the results of the study, the researcher suggested to health workers to provide counseling to pregnant women about how to consume tablets fe correetly and balanced with foods contaiming high in fiber.

scholarly journals NEEDLE STICK INJURIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 218-225
Author(s):  
Huda Khalid ◽  
Muhammad Khalid Siddique ◽  
Hamna Khalid ◽  
Aimon Aftab ◽  
Humaira Anwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
P Values ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Needle Stick Injuries ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Objective: The aim of our study is to access the knowledge, attitude, practiceand prevalence of needle-stick injuries among dental practitioners including both dentists andstudents of Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad. Study Design: Cross sectional.Setting: Islamic International Dental College and Hospital. Period: June to July 2016. Samplesize was 200 (111 dentists and 89 students). Materials and Methods: Questionnaires havingquestions regarding knowledge and attitude of students and dentists towards NSI weredistributed. For the interpretation of results, frequencies and percentages were calculated andrepresented as bar graph and pie charts. Chi square test was applied to compare results ofdentists and students and P values were calculated in order to check the significance of results.Results: The results showed that dentists (59.3%), at IIDH, were at a higher risk of needle stickinjuries as compared to students (40.6%). They had sufficient knowledge regarding NSI. Amongall the other departments, the prevalence of NSI was highest in the oral surgery department.Majority of the incidents occurred during needle recapping and disposal. Only about half ofthe students (51.4%) and dentists (50%) reported their injuries, the major reasons for whichwere carelessness and not considering it too important. Conclusions: Needle stick injuries areresponsible for a number of blood borne diseases and are prevalent more among the dentistsof IIDH as compared to dental students. NSI are mainly associated with recapping needles,while administering injections and cleaning instruments.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Iranian Dentists, Dental Specialists, and Dental Students Towards COVID-19: A Preliminary Survey of 778 Subjects

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzin Sarkarat ◽  
Alireza Tootoonchian ◽  
Marjan Hosseinpour ◽  
Mehrzad Moghadasi ◽  
Vahid Rakhshan
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Preliminary Study

Background: COVID-19 is a serious pandemic. However, no studies worldwide have assessed the knowledge of any healthcare workers, including dentists, towards COVID-19. Objectives: Given the importance of Iran as an epicenter of this disease, this preliminary study assessed the knowledge of dentists, dental students, and dental specialists towards COVID-19. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire with 23 questions (three regarding sources of information and 20 regarding knowledge) was developed through a pilot study. It was distributed electronically to dental professions/students, 778 of whom completed it. Factors associated with knowledge were assessed using the chi-square test in SPSS (α = 0.05). Results: Above 70% of the responders answered correctly to all questions, except for six more technical questions, including handwashing-related questions. Age, specialization, and attendance at lectures and meetings did not play a role in grasping accurate information (all P values > 0.1). Men had poorer information (P = 0.014), and the sources of information were mostly official websites and social networks (P = 0.000). Conclusions: Knowledge of dentists, dental students, and specialists towards SARS-CoV-2 is generally good, except in the case of more technical questions that need more education (especially regarding handwashing).

scholarly journals Antibiotics usage, how well we know it? KAP survey among the dentist population in Mumbai

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1713
Author(s):  
Amisha N. Parekh ◽  
Karthik Balasubramanian ◽  
Purvi Bhate ◽  
Dheeraj D. Kalra
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antibiotic Overuse ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Systemic Antibiotics

Background: There is a rising concern for antibiotic resistance worldwide, the primary cause of which is overuse and misuse. This study primarily aimed at assessing the knowledge of dental practitioners regarding the current guidelines on use of antibiotics and to identify the shortcomings if any.Methods: Present study was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted amongst 450 dental practitioners across Mumbai with the help of a self-designed questionnaire. The data was entered into excel sheets and appropriate statistical analysis was done with chi-square test using SPSS version 20.Results: The present study had a response rate of 95%. For the total percentage of patients examined each day that required systemic antibiotics, 36.9% (153) dentists answered 0-5%, followed by 25.3% (105) answered 10-15%. 76.1% (316) dentists came across patients who had self-prescribed antibiotics. 66% (274) dentists had never advised an antibiotic sensitivity/ culture test for their patients. 51.3% (213) dentists came across patients who did not respond to antibiotics. 87.2% (363) dentists were not aware about the ‘AWaRe’ classification of antibiotics given by WHO. 93.3% (383) dentists did not know about antimicrobial stewardship concept.Conclusions: The present study reflected antibiotic overuse and misuse to a certain extent by dental practitioners across Mumbai. Most dentists were unaware about ‘AWaRe’ classification and antimicrobial stewardship. Patient education on ill effects of self-prescription of antibiotics, identification of traits of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic culture tests needs to be prioritized by dentists.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BENEFITS AND CONSTRAINTS PERCIEVED WITH THE HABIT OF SMOKING IN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LATAMBAGA SUB-DISTRICT KOLAKA DISTRICT

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
Martina Pingak ◽  
Tasnim Tasnim ◽  
Herianto Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Constraint Variable ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Preliminary Study

Background:From the results of a preliminary study conducted at the Kolakaasi Puskesmas and Latambaga Puskesmas, through direct interviews and direct observation that out of 10 (ten) health workers who were observed, 7 (seven) were active smokers and 3 (three) were non-smokers. Therefore, through this research, the researcher wants to conduct in-depth research related to the smoking habits of health workers in which a health worker should be able to provide a good example for the community. Methods:This research is an analytical survey using a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were 106 all health workers in Latambaga District, with a sample size of 84 respondents using the sampling techniqueSimple random sampling. Result:Based onanalysis of the chi square test for the benefit variable having a significance level of 95% was obtained p-value = 0.000 <? = 0.05, so Ho is rejected. The constraint variable based on the chi square test analysis has a significance level of 95%, the obtained p-value = 0,000 <? = 0.05, so Ho is rejected. Conclusion:There is a relationship between perceived benefits and constraints with habits smoking health personnel in the Latambaga District, Kolaka Regency.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccine in preventing infection in dental practitioners: results of a cross-sectional questionnaire based survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Kumar ◽  
Susmita Saxena ◽  
Mansi Atri ◽  
Sunil Kumar Chamola
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Second Wave

India started its vaccination program at the beginning of 2021, the main beneficiaries being health workers and frontline workers including police, paramilitary forces, sanitation workers, and disaster management volunteers in the first phase. By the time, the second wave of Covid-19 impacted India, approximately 14 million healthcare and frontline workers, including dentists had been vaccinated. Aim: To study the effectiveness of vaccination on a subset of high-risk healthcare workers i.e. dentists in preventing Covid-19 during the second wave of the pandemic. Study design: A questionnaire based pan-India online survey was carried out to record the Covid-related experiences of dentists prior to and after vaccination. Result: During the second wave, 9.18% (n=364) respondents became positive in spite of the vaccine, while 14.69%(n=78) became positive in the unvaccinated group. A chi-square test of independence was performed to examine the relation between vaccination and the Covid positivity rate in all age groups. The relation between these variables was highly significant, [X2 (1, N = 4493) = 15.9809, p=.000064]. Conclusion: Our pan-India online survey inferred that vaccination has a definitive role to play in reducing the positivity rate amongst dentists during the second wave of the pandemic across all age groups.

scholarly journals Dental Practitioners’ Opinions and Methods in the Management of Oral Mucosal Lesions and TMJ Disorders in Dakshina Kannada District: A Questionnaire Based Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 168-175
Author(s):  
Jayaprasad Anekar ◽  
Ivin Elsa John ◽  
Raj A C ◽  
Deepika Nappalli ◽  
Krishna S Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Practice ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Oral Ulcers ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Oral Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Mucosal Lesions ◽  
Topical Anaesthetics ◽  
Level Of Significance

INTRODUCTION: Oral mucosal lesions and temperomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are important areas of concern in the present dental practice due to their increasing prevalence. Timely management is important as it aids in maximal prognosis.AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to determine the awareness of dental practitioners in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, regarding various aspects of oral mucosal lesions and TMJ disorders. And also to know their interest in managing such disorders.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A self- administered questionnaire was constructed and given to dental practitioners, selected through multistage cluster random sampling method; from Dakshina Kannada district. Chi-square test was performed and the level of significance was set at p < 0.05.RESULTS: The majority of dental practitioners had a dental practice of duration five to ten years. Many of the respondents (72%) indicated that oral ulcers are the most common mucosal lesions and prescribed topical anaesthetics for these. The investigations suggested were blood investigations (24%) for various oral mucosal lesions and radiographs (20%) for TMJ disorders. Different pharmacological treatments provided by the majority of the respondents were topical anaesthetics and multi vitamin supplements. About 34% dental practitioners routinely refer the patients to specialty practitioners.CONCLUSION: The present study shows that there should be emphasis on workshops and various other awareness programs for general dental practitioners for better understanding of the subject and about the latest protocols regarding referral of the patients to specialists.

scholarly journals The knowledge, attitude and practices of Turkish general dentists on dental x-rays in pregnant women

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Katibe Tuğçe Temur ◽  
İsa Temur ◽  
Ömer Hatipoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Native Speakers Of English ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
Demographical Data

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of the general dental dentists working in Turkey on the dental x-rays in pregnant women; and to develop awareness for the purpose of not delaying their dental treatments. Methodology: The questionnaire that was used in the study was applied to 270 dental dentists who worked in Turkey in electronic medium. The questionnaire consisted of 2 sections each of which had 11 questions. In the first section, the demographical data were questioned. In the second section, there were questions to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of the dentists on x-ray in pregnant women. The questionnaires that were completed were examined and analyzed statistically by using the results and the Chi-Square Test and the Chi-Square Test. Data analysis was performed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, the USA). Results: A total of 71.1% of the dental practitioners who participated in the study stated that they did not request radiography from pregnant women. A total of 62.2% of the dental dentists stated that they preferred the 2nd Trimester for requesting radiography. A total of 38.9% of the general dentists who participated in the study stated that the diagnostic radiographies used in dentistry caused anomalies in the fetus, 18.9% stated that they did not have any information. Conclusion: Further training courses must be planned to increase and update the awareness of the dental dentists on the precautions and procedures for radiography practice in pregnant women; and brochures must be prepared for pregnant women to provide information about this subject. Also, dental dentists and obstetricians should work in agreement about dental procedures in pregnancy and diagnostic radiography in terms of its being safe when necessary.   How to cite this article: Temur KT, Temur İ, Hatipoğlu Ö.  The knowledge, attitude and practices of Turkish general dentists on dental x-rays in pregnant women. Int Dent Res 2019;9(1):9-15.    Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI CARA MEMANDIKAN BAYI YANG BENAR PADA IBU POST PARTUM

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Muthmainnah Zakiyyah
Keyword(s):  
Post Partum ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Know How ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Right ◽  
First Time ◽  
And Training ◽  
Provide Health Education

Abstrak Memandikan bayi memiliki tantangan tersendiri bagi orang tua terutama bila mereka baru pertama kali mempunyai seorang bayi. Tidak sedikit dari mereka yang tidak tahu bagaimana cara memandikan bayi sehingga mereka menyerahkan bayinya kepada pengasuh atau neneknya. Berdasarkan studi pendahuluan di Desa Pajurangan, pada tanggal 2 September 2019 kepada 10 ibu yang mempunyai bayi usia 0-28 hari. Didapatkan  4 ibu sudah mampu memandikan bayinya sendiri, sedangkan 6 ibu belum berani memandikan bayinya sendiri dikarenakan tali pusat belum lepas dan takut nanti bayinya tergelincir. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi cara memandikan bayi yang benar pada ibu post partum di Desa Pajurangan Kecamatan Gending Kabupaten Probolinggo. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah analitik. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal 1 September – 30 November 2019. Populasi  semua ibu bersalin sebanyak 65. Sampling yaitu total sampling 65 responden. Instrumen ukur menggunakan cek list. Dari hasil uji chi-square dengan sistem 0,000 <0,05. Dengan demikian Ho menolak, H1 diterima, artinya umur, paritas, pendidikan dan dukungan suami/keluarga merupakan faktor yang mempengaruhi cara memandikan bayi yang benar pada ibu post partum. Dari penelitian ini diharapkan bidan memberikan pendidikan kesehatan dan pelatihan cara memandikan bayi yang benar yang bisa dilakukan pada kelas ibu hamil atau pada konseling sebelum pulang dari fasilitas kesehatan. Kata Kunci : Cara, Memandikan, Bayi, Ibu, Post Partum Abstract Bathing a baby has its own challenges for parents, especially if it is their first time having a baby. Not a few of them do not know how to bathe the baby so they give their baby to the caregiver or grandmother. Based on a preliminary study in Pajurangan Village, on September 2, 2019, there were 10 mothers who had babies aged 0-28 days. Obtained 4 mothers have been able to bathe their own babies, while 6 mothers have not dared to bathe their own babies because the umbilical cord has not been released and afraid later the baby will slip. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the correct way to bathe babies in post partum mothers in Pajurangan Village, Gending District, Probolinggo Regency. The research design used is analytic. This research was conducted on 1 September - 30 November 2019. The population of all mothers was 65. Sampling is a total sampling of 65 respondents. The measuring instrument uses a check list. From the results of the chi-square test with a system of 0,000 <0.05. Thus Ho refused, H1 was accepted, meaning that age, parity, education and husband / family support were factors that influenced the correct way of bathing a baby in a post partum mother. From this study midwives are expected to provide health education and training in how to bathe the right baby that can be done in the class of pregnant women or in counseling before returning from a health facility. Keywords: Method, Bathing, Baby, Mother, Post Partum

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