Needlestick Injuries and Associated Psychosocial Factors Among the Students of Dental School

Background and Aim: Needlestick injury (NSJ) is a common occupational health problem among dental healthcare workers, putting them at significant risk for blood-borne infections. This study aimed to investigate occupational exposure to NSJ and the psychological factors associated with it among dentistry students. Methods & Materials: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on students in the Arak school of dentistry training curriculum in the last three years in 2018. The questionnaires included questions about students’ awareness of NSJ conditions, the frequency of vaccinations, and antibody titration tests. The SCL-90 (Symptom checklist-90) questionnaire assessed psychological factors after NSJ in four dimensions of anxiety, phobia, self-morbidity, and depression. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistical methods and a chi-square test. Ethical Considerations: The study was approved by the Arak University of Medical Sciences (Code: IR.ARAKMU.REC.1397.269). Results: Of the eighty students surveyed, 59 students had experienced NSJ at least once. However, only 25.4% of students had reported the NSJ occurrence. The highest incidence rate of NSJ was reported in the endodontics section. In addition, 80% of students had received hepatitis B vaccinations. Based on the SCL-90 test, the anxiety dimension was more affected by NSJ than the other dimensions. Conclusion: Despite the high prevalence of NSJ in dental students, the rate of reporting after the accident is very low. Also, due to the lack of attention to vaccination in some students, there is a need for more infection control training. Based on the SCL-90 test, the occurrence of NS is effective in causing psychological problems.

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Possible association between craniofacial dimensions and genetic markers in ESR1 and ESR2

Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.1177/1465312520901725 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 65-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marjorie Ayumi Omori ◽

Jennifer Tsi Gerber ◽

Guido Artemio Marañón-Vásquez ◽

Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto ◽

Suyany Gabriely Weiss ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Genetic Markers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lateral Cephalograms ◽

Mandibular Body ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium ◽

Polymerase Chain ◽

School Of Dentistry

Objective: To investigate the association of genetic markers in ESR1 and ESR2 with craniofacial measurements. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo. Participants: A total of 146 biologically unrelated, self-reported Caucasian Brazilians with no syndromic conditions were included. Methods: Sagittal and vertical measurements (ANB, S-N, Ptm’-A’, Co-Gn, Go-Pg, N-Me, ANS-Me, S-Go and Co-Go) from lateral cephalograms were examined for craniofacial evaluation. DNA was extracted from saliva and genetic markers in ESR1 (rs2234693 and rs9340799) and in ESR2 (rs1256049 and rs4986938) were analysed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium was evaluated using the Chi-square test within each marker. The associations between craniofacial dimensions and genotypes were analysed by linear regression and adjusted by sex and age. The established alpha was 5%. Results: Individuals carrying CC in ESR1 rs2234693 had a decrease of –3.146 mm in ANS-Me ( P = 0.044). In addition, rs4986938 in ESR2 was associated with S-N measurement ( P = 0.009/ ß = –3.465). This marker was also associated with Go-Pg measurement, in which the CC genotype had a decrease of –3.925 mm in the length of the mandibular body ( P = 0.043). Conclusion: The present study suggests that in ESR1 and ESR2 are markers for variations in the craniofacial dimensions. However, further research should confirm the results.

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

Shiraz E-Medical Journal ◽

10.5812/semj.106515 ◽

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).

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Comparison of COVID-19 Relevant Knowledge and Attitudes of Clinical and Preclinical Dental Students in Turkey

Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine ◽

10.2478/bjdm-2020-0021 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Fatih Karaaslan ◽

Ahu Dikilitaş ◽

Esra Özge Aydin

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Students ◽

Dental Practice ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Dental Clinics ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Training Courses

SummaryBackground/Aim: Dental care settings invariably carry the risk of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection because dental practice involves face-to-face communication with patients and the generation of large amounts of aerosol and droplets mixed with patients’ saliva. Since droplet and aerosol transmission are the most important concerns in dental clinics, informing future dentists about pandemic diseases at the undergraduate stage is important. In this context, the aim of this study was to compare the knowledge and attitudes of clinical and preclinical dental students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.Material and Methods: 159 preclinical and 130 clinical dental students were included in this cross sectional study. The researchers developed a closed-ended questionnaire with the help of the existing literature. The questionnaire contained 17 questions about the knowledge and attitudes of dental students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.Results: Clinical students feel significantly more threatened with exposure to COVID-19 infection than preclinical students (p<0.05, chi-square test). The proportion of students who do not want to treat an individual who has had a COVID-19 infection and recovered is statistically higher in clinical students (p<0.05, chi-square test). The proportion of students who think that using protective equipment during dental practice will not protect them against COVID-19 infection is statistically higher in clinical students (p<0.05, chi-square test).Conclusions: More education and training courses are need in order to improve students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding newly emerging pandemic diseases.

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Emotional disorders and their relationship to academic achievement in dental students

Revista Estomatología ◽

10.25100/re.v25i2.6500 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

Angela María Sarrazola-Moncada ◽

Juan David Soto-Faudi ◽

Luisa Carmona ◽

Milena Garcia ◽

Gisela Rojas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Emotional Disorders ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Students ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Anxiety Depression

Introduction: Emotional disorders can influence the academic performance of students, however, the factors, academic, family and social, can modify this relationship. Aim: To describe the emotional disorders and their relationship with academic performance in the students of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Cooperativa de Colombia University, Medellin, Envigado. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 140 randomly selected students, who were surveyed with sociodemographic information, academic performance and applied a validated instrument for measuring emotional disorders. A univariate and bivariate analysis was performed. Results: 140 students participated, the average age was 22,5 years, most women 55,7%. In general the average of the students was of 3.79 with a standard deviation of 0.33 a minimum of 3,0 and a maximum of 4,5. Mainly, a greater percentage of the depressive disorder was found in 18,6% and of anxiety in 13,6% and there was no association with statistical significance between the emotional disorders and the academic performance, according to the chi-square test (p≥0.05, chi-square). Conclusion: The most frequent emotional disorders in dental students were depression and anxiety. Depression occurred more in students with average (good) academic performance.

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Awareness of Forensic Odontology among Dental Students, Academicians, and Dental Practitioners in Gujarat: A Questionnaire Based, Cross Sectional Study

Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences ◽

10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.7 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 28-40

Author(s):

Jayasankar P. Pillai ◽

Sonam Rambia ◽

Thamarai Selvan Chokkalingam ◽

Balamurugan Asaithambi

Keyword(s):

Forensic Odontology ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Students ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Postgraduate Level ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Dental Evidence ◽

Level Of Significance

Aim: This survey aimed to evaluate the awareness of forensic odontology (FO) subject among dental students, dental academicians (DAs), and dental practitioners (DPs) in Gujarat state. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire sheet containing 14 questions was answered by 607 participants consisting of dental students, DAs, and DPs in Gujarat. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the responses, and the results were presented as frequencies and percentages. The Chi‑square test was used to compare the responses among the groups, and the level of significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: A total of 607 participants answered the questionnaire form. Out of 212 UG students, 175 (82.5%) were aware of the FO branch and 181 (85.4%) agreed to FO as a promising field in dentistry. The majority of the undergraduate (UG) students agreed that FO should be taught as a separate subject at UG and postgraduate level. The majority of the participants (95.7%) agreed that dental evidence plays an important role in forensic cases. Nearly 80% of the respondents agreed for a separate PG course in FO and around 37% of them opted for MDS course in FO. Bitemark analysis and dental age estimations were considered the promising domains in FO by >80% of the participants. Conclusion: This questionnaire study was performed to analyze the awareness of FO among dental students, DPs, and DAs. The majority of the study participants were aware of FO. A thorough review of the literature on a similar topic was also done.

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The Factors of Needlestick Injury on Healthcare Workers at the Hospital of Bojonegoro

The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health ◽

10.20473/ijosh.v9i3.2020.349-359 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 349

Author(s):

Anisa Fitria ◽

Deviyanti Wahyu Izati ◽

Tri Martiana

Keyword(s):

Educational Level ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Needlestick Injury ◽

Needle Stick Injury ◽

Hospital Data ◽

Chi Square ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test

Introduction: Needlestick injury is the most frequent accidents encountered by healthcare workers in the hospital. Needlestick injury can expose healthcare workers to the risk of communicable diseases infection. This study was conducted in one of the hospitals in Bojonegoro. Healthcare workers in the inpatient installation and laboratory room have a potential for needlestick injury since they often use needles in their work activities. The aim of this study was to analyze the needlestick injury-related factors on healthcare workers in one of the hospitals in Bojonegoro. Methods: This study belongs to a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The study population comprised all laboratory staffs and nurses in the inpatient installation. Sampling was done using stratified random method, obtaining 91 people as the samples. The variables involved in this study included educational level, knowledge, training, unsafe action, and needlestick injury. Data were acquired by means of observation, questionnaire, hospital data, and other supporting data. The data obtained were analyzed using the chi square test with a significance of 0.05 (α = 0.05). Result: This study indicates that educational level (sig = 0.024) and unsafe action (sig = 0.002) are related to needlestick injury. Meanwhile, knowledge (sig = 0.722) and training (sig = 0.350) are not related to needle stick injury. Conclusion: Educational level and unsafe actions are related to needlestick injury on healthcare workers at one of the hospitals in Bojonegoro.Keywords: accident, hospital, needlestick

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The difference of occlusal cant and favored chewing side in subjects with complete dentition

Dentika Dental Journal ◽

10.32734/dentika.v23i2.3819 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 51-54

Author(s):

Ervina Sofyanti ◽

Mirna Rory Yohanita Tambunan ◽

Trelia Boel ◽

Darmayanti Siregar ◽

Aditya Rachmawati

Keyword(s):

Direct Method ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Visual Observation ◽

Dental Students ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mandibular Asymmetry ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

The Difference

The examination of static and dynamic occlusal relationship are important in orthodontic diagnosis. Thus, this study aims to analysis the difference of occlusal cant and favored chewing side. This is cross-sectional study of 70 healthy dental students Universitas Sumatera Utara with complete dentition and have no orthodontics treatment history. The position of tongue spatula across on occlusal of both first bicuspids to assess the existence and degree of the canting occlusal based on extra-oral photograph. The occlusal cant positive if it coincided to inter pupil as transversal references and sectioned with facial midline as a vertical reference more than 3º. A modified direct method- visual observation was done to assess the favored chewing side. A chi-square test with p level 0.05 in evaluation of the null hypothesis that states there was a difference of occlusal cant and favored chewing side in those subjects. From 36 subjects with cant occlusal positive, there were 26 subjects with and 10 subjects without favored chewing side. Then, from 34 subjects with cant occlusal negative, there were 14 subjects with and 20 subjects without favored chewing side. There was a significant difference (p=0.017) between occlusal cant and favored chewing side. Subjects with complete teeth showed that favored chewing side tendency of 3,714 more often had an occlusal cant positive compared to favored chewing side negative. In conclusion, the significant difference of occlusal cant and favored chewing side in subjects with complete dentition can be considered as a preliminary study in order to understand the complexity of development of mandibular asymmetry.

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Faktor Risiko yang Berpengaruh terhadap Kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v4i3.345 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Sagung Adi Sresti Mahayana ◽

Eva Chundrayetti ◽

Yulistini Yulistini

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birthweight ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Birth Weight Babies ◽

Major Predictor ◽

Chi Square Test

Abstrak Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR) adalah bayi yang lahir dengan berat badan kurang dari 2500 g. BBLRmerupakan prediktor utama angka kesakitan dan kematian bayi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan faktorrisiko ibu, plasenta, janin dan lingkungan yang berpengaruh terhadap kejadian BBLR. Penelitian ini bersifat analitikdengan desain cross-sectional dengan mengumpulkan data retrospektif rekam medis ibu yang melahirkan bayi BBLRdi RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang dari Januari sampai Desember 2012. Pada 72 sampel yang didapatkan, faktor risikojanin dengan jenis kelamin laki-laki (61,1%) dan status sosioekonomi rendah (52,8%) memiliki proporsi yang lebihbesar pada kejadian BBLR. Analisis bivariat chi-square menunjukkan faktor risiko anemia (p=0,001) dan kelainanplasenta (p=0,049) memiliki hubungan statistik yang signifikan terhadap kejadian BBLR prematur dan dismatur.Pengaruh terbesar secara statistik terdapat pada faktor risiko anemia (p=0,001) dan paritas (p=0,022) pada analisismultivariat regresi logistik. Anemia, kelainan plasenta dan paritas merupakan faktor risiko yang berpengaruh terhadapkejadian BBLR prematur dan dismatur di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang.Kata kunci: BBLR, prematur, dismatur, faktor risikoAbstract Low birthweight (LBW) is a birth weight under 2500 g. LBW is a major predictor of infant morbidity and mortality.The objective of this study was to determine maternal, placental, fetal and environmental risk factors that influencingLBW. This was a cross-sectional study by obtaining retrospective datas from medical records of mother who deliveredLBW babies at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang from January until December 2012 period. Male fetal sex (61.1%) and lowsocioeconomic status (52.8%) were found in high rates on total 72 cases of LBW. Chi-square test showed anemia(p=0.001) and placental abnormalities (p=0.049) were statistically significant in LBW with premature and dysmature.Logistic regression test indicates anemia (p=0.001) and parity (p=0.022) are statistically influence LBW. Anemia,placental abnormalities and parity are significant risk factors resulting low birth weight babies with premature anddismature in RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang.Keywords: LBW, premature, dysmature, risk factors

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Perception of Dental Aesthetics among Dental Students; a Cross-sectional Study in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i51a33485 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 200-209

Author(s):

Mashari Mulayfi Alanazi ◽

Sulaiman Abdullah Alsanie ◽

NawafJazaa Alotaibi ◽

Ahad K. Alenezi ◽

Waleed Abaradie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

New Graduates ◽

Present Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dental Aesthetics ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Dental aesthectics is now a necessary area in the field of dentistry, and new graduates' perceptions should be investigated. Hence the present cross-sectional study aimed to assess the perception about dental aesthetics among clinical interns, dentistry interns, and pre-clinical interns in dental colleges on Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The study subjects comprises of all above three (clinical interns, dentistry interns, and pre-clinical interns) groups volunteered from different colleges. Perception about dental aesthetics was measured using a 14 item questionnaire. Chi-square test was performed on SPSS to determine the statistically significant differences (p<0.05) across gender and dentistry level. Results: Findings revealed 61% of the participants were male while 39% were female. Among them, 26% were pre-clinical interns, 41% were dental interns and 33%were clinical students. All the particiants reported some kind of dissatisfaction with appearance of their teeth and males were more satisfied and confident about their teeth and smile than females. Conclusion: To conclude, in the present study male participants and clinical students were confident about their smile as compared to female while dental interns thought others have good smile. The study reported the significant gender differences on looking at magazines, having whiter teeth, they way gums look and putting hand over mouth while non-significant differences across dentistry level.

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The Relationship between Eccentric Occlusion with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Para-functional Habits among Dentistry Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2017

Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine ◽

10.7575/aiac.abcmed.v.6n.3p.11 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alireza Pournasrollah ◽

Hosein Eslami ◽

Vahid Fakhrzadeh ◽

Fatemeh Dabaghi-Tabriz ◽

Mahdi Rahbar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Chi Square ◽

Group Function ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Study Population ◽

School Of Dentistry ◽

Group Function Occlusion ◽

The Relationship

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between side occlusion with temporomandibular joint problems (TMD) and parafunctional habits among Dentistry Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: In this cross - sectional study, 98 students from the School of Dentistry of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected, and the occlusion was also examined. Data from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test software SPSS 17. Results: In this study, 16.33 % of population had Group function occlusion, 13.23 % had Anterior Group function occlusion and 70.4 % had canine raise occlusion. 3.1% of people had functional Paralympic symptoms of Bruxism and 6.1 % were marked with Parafunctional clenching. The study population consisted, all patients with Group function occlusion that had para-functional habits. However, in patients with canine raised occlusion, 63.3 % para-functional habit parameters, 2 % has Bruxism and 1.5 % had clenching. Conclusions: a significant relationship was not observed between side occlusion with parafunctional habits and TMD problems among students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

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