Self-reported knowledge and attitude toward the treatment of HIV/AIDS infected individuals by the Dental Practitioners working in a public sector institute: A cross sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Avneet Oberoi ◽  
SukhvinderSingh Oberoi ◽  
Vikrant Mohanty ◽  
Nilima Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Assesment of relationship between perceived stress and knowledge among oral health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross- sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-179
Author(s):  
Vaibhav Jain ◽  
Randhir Singh ◽  
Abir Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
High Level

The lack of knowledge and stress towards COVID-19 can lead to unfavorable dentist’s attitude towards the practice making them reluctant and fearful in dental operatory. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and perceived stress among dental practitioners during current COVID-19 outbreak. : In this study, a total of 459 dental practitioners involving both general practitioners and specialists from different types of practice completed a questionnaire for assessment of knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 and stress perceived by them. The association of perceived stress for gender, age, designation and type of practice was analyzed using Chi-square tests with Statistical significance set at 5% level. total of 459 individuals participated in study with 51.0% males and 49.0% females, of them 54.7% were specialists and 45.31% general dental practitioners, working at different types of practices. More than 90% were aware of mode of transmission and were following current guidelines. Similar results were observed for attitude towards COVID-19. Majority of participants had total PSS scores in the study sample ranged from 0-38, with total mean scores of 17.08 (±7.8), Men demonstrated significantly lower values PSS scores when compared to females (p<0.05), similar results were observed for age. Covid-19 pandemic has led to increased level of stress among dental practitioner’s despite of possessing high level of knowledge and positive attitude.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Tindakan Pencegahan Penularan HIV-AIDS pada Waria di Kota Padang Tahun 2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicca Rahmayani ◽  
Akmal M. Hanif ◽  
Susila Sastri
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Knowledge Variable ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstrakKasus HIV/AIDS di Provinsi Sumatera barat sampai Desember 2012 sebanyak 133 kasus positif HIV dan 120 kasus AIDS, jumlah kasus terbesar di kota Padang sebesar 78,94%. Faktor resiko paling banyak melalui hubungan seksual sebesar 32%, dan di antara 40 orang waria penjaja seks dibawah bimbingan LSM APP(Aia Pacah Peduli) dinyatakan 5 waria +HIV. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisa hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap dengan tindakan pencegahan penularan HIV-AIDS pada waria di kota Padang. Metode penelitian adalah analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Populasi penelitian adalah para waria penjaja seks dibawah bimbingan LSM APP Padang. Penentuan jumlah sampel menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan jumlah sampel 40 waria penjaja seks. Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 65% waria penjaja seks memiliki tindakan yang baik, 70% memiliki pengetahuan yang tinggi, dan 52,5% menunjukkan sikap sedang terhadap pencegahan penularan HIV-AIDS. Hasil uji chi-square menunjukkan bahwa ke dua variabel independen berhubungan secara bermakna dengan variabel dependen (p < 0,05) yaitu variabel pengetahuan (p = 0,040) dan sikap (p = 0,048).Kata kunci: Pengetahuan, Sikap, Tindakan, HIV-AIDS, Waria penjaja seksAbstractCases of HIV/AIDS in West Sumatra province until December 2012, is as many as 133 cases of HIV positive and 120 cases of AIDS, with the largest number is occured in Padang city that is 79.3%. The most influenced risk factor is through a sexual relationship amounted to 32%, and among the 40 transvestites sex workers who have been under the guidance of the APP (Aia Pacah Peduli)—an NGO, there are 5 transvestites with +HIV. This research aims to analyze the relationship of knowledge and attitude with the precautions of HIV/AIDS transmission on transvestites in Padang city. Methode of this research is an observational analytic study with cross sectional study approach. Population were all transvestites sex workers (40) who have been under the guidance of the APP (Aia Pacah Peduli)—an NGO that is 40. The amount of this sample is chosen using total sampling. Data analysis uses statistical test of chi-square. The research results showed that 65% of transvestites sex workers take good preventive action, 70% had high knowledge, and 52.5% show that they took sufficient attitude related to prevention of HIV/AIDS transmission. Chi-square test results showed that the two independent variables are significantly correlated with the dependent variable (p < 0,05), that is knowledge variable (p =0,040) and attitude (p =0,048).Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Action, HIV/AIDS, Transvestites sex workers

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude toward anaphylaxis during local anesthesia among dental practitioners in Chennai – a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 117-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhuram Krishnamurthy ◽  
Naveen Kumar Venugopal ◽  
Ashok Leburu ◽  
KE Selvendran ◽  
Praveen Nehrudhas
Keyword(s):  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

scholarly journals Orthodontic Principles and Practice based Knowledge and Attitude among general dental practitioners

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1590-1593
Author(s):  
Shoaib Masood,Ch Ch. ◽  
Rehan Qamar ◽  
Fareeha Amdad ◽  
Muhammad Hassan ◽  
Amina Tariq
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Practice Knowledge ◽  
General Dentists

Background: This study was formulated for the comparative evaluation of the knowledge and attitude of the general dental practitioners and non-orthodontic specialties about the orthodontic treatment. Methodology: Data of this cross sectional study was collected from 100 general dentists between an age ranges of 30 to 50 years using simple random sampling from all over Lahore. Results: The percentage for the positive responses was 85.69% whereas the negative response rate was very low which was reported as 14.3%. This showed that dental practitioners in market are practicing orthodonticskills. The response rate of general practitioners was: 60.42% positive responses and 39.57% negative responses were obtained which showed that more than half of general dental practitioners have a positive attitude towards orthodontic treatment guidance to their patients with general complaints. Conclusion: The overall attitude of general dental practitioners is satisfactory towards orthodontic treatment in general patients. Moreover, dental practitioners in Pakistan are were well aware of the Skills used before, during and after the orthodontic treatment. Keywords: Clinical practice, Knowledge, Orthodontic treatment, Dental Practitioners

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