Knowledge and Perception of Saudi Dental Professionals Regarding the Use of Resin Infiltration in their Clinical Practice; A Survey-Based Study in Riyadh, KSA

Introduction: Throughout the advancement of subsurface caries lesions, mineral is disbanded out of the enamel, causing enhanced penetrability that look like clinically as incipient or white spot lesions. Nowadays, these lesions are regularly treated by increasing remineralization, e.g., by enhancing the patient’s oral hygiene or fluoridation. Nevertheless, in uncooperative patients with cavitated proximal lesions, this approach has significant drawbacks. Methodology: A total of 508 dentists filled the online survey, which was distributed using social media and emails. Online questionnaire was constructed consisting of questions related to demographic data followed by questions linked to their knowledge and perception of Resin Infiltration use among their patients. Results: Overall knowledge reported by the participants regarding Resin Infiltration was 25.2% poor, 72.9% moderate and only 1.9% excellent. 64% of the dental professionals knew that RI is a micro-invasive procedure. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the findings that the knowledge of Riyadh based dental professionals regarding the use, indication and technique of Resin Infiltration is not satisfactory.

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Perception of social media behaviour among medical students, residents and medical specialists

Perspectives on Medical Education ◽

10.1007/s40037-021-00660-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sebastiaan A. Pronk ◽

Simone L. Gorter ◽

Scheltus J. van Luijk ◽

Pieter C. Barnhoorn ◽

Beer Binkhorst ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Medical Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Media Use ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Real Life ◽

Clinical Work ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Medical Specialists

Abstract Introduction Behaviour is visible in real-life events, but also on social media. While some national medical organizations have published social media guidelines, the number of studies on professional social media use in medical education is limited. This study aims to explore social media use among medical students, residents and medical specialists. Methods An anonymous, online survey was sent to 3844 medical students at two Dutch medical schools, 828 residents and 426 medical specialists. Quantitative, descriptive data analysis regarding demographic data, yes/no questions and Likert scale questions were performed using SPSS. Qualitative data analysis was performed iteratively, independently by two researchers applying the principles of constant comparison, open and axial coding until consensus was reached. Results Overall response rate was 24.8%. Facebook was most popular among medical students and residents; LinkedIn was most popular among medical specialists. Personal pictures and/or information about themselves on social media that were perceived as unprofessional were reported by 31.3% of students, 19.7% of residents and 4.1% of medical specialists. Information and pictures related to alcohol abuse, partying, clinical work or of a sexually suggestive character were considered inappropriate. Addressing colleagues about their unprofessional posts was perceived to be mainly dependent on the nature and hierarchy of the interprofessional relation. Discussion There is a widespread perception that the presence of unprofessional information on social media among the participants and their colleagues is a common occurrence. Medical educators should create awareness of the risks of unprofessional (online) behaviour among healthcare professionals, as well as the necessity and ways of addressing colleagues in case of such lapses.

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IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH STATUS DURING LOCKDOWN PERIOD: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Romanian Journal of Neurology ◽

10.37897/rjn.2021.2.14 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 217-223

Author(s):

Sonu Punia ◽

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Mohini Mohini ◽

Shailja Sharma ◽

Varun Singh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Rural Community ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Online Survey ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Psychosocial Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevention Measure

Objective. The aim of this research was access the effect of lockdown on the psychological health status of people. Methods. This was an online questionnaire survey developed and circulated among people using snow-ball sampling techniques from April to mid of June 2020. The online survey collected information on demographic data and psychosocial health elements. Results. This study included 604 peoples (59.1% were female and 40.8% were females) of Haryana. Of the total respondents, 57.6% were in age group of 18-30 years, 40.8% were in 31-45 years and 1.5% was in 45-60 years group. 90% of people have normal self- reported BMI, 6.5% were overweight, 3% were underweight and 0.5% people have obesity. 74% respondents were graduate, 11.5% postgraduate, 3.2% were PhD, and 9.2% were 12th pass. 31.8% were unemployed, 35.9% were student, 15.8% regular government employee, 4.7% were self- employed and 2.5% were adhoc/contract employee. 79.5% people reside in urban community and 16% in rural community and 4.5% in semi-urban area. Most of the respondents have agree with the statement that lockdown induced constant sense of insecurity (72.9%); anxiety (58.7%),psychological stress (66.4%); work & financial stress (52.4%), phobia of infection (50.9%); stigma towards symptomatic people, which might be because of simple flu (55.2%); stress from watching & listening COVID-19 news (38.6%); stress from practice of prevention measure (31.9%). Most of people also agree with that behavior-change modification (follow preventive regulations) can improve mental stress (53.2%). Conclusion. Majority of people has realized the lockdown have significant impact on psychological health status of people.

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Investigating vertical social media impact through influencer on risky sexual behavior among adolescents in Indonesia

INFORMASI ◽

10.21831/informasi.v51i2.40900 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 51 (2) ◽

pp. 327-344

Author(s):

Raidah Intizar Yusuf

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Sexual Behavior ◽

Risky Sexual Behavior ◽

Online Survey ◽

Hypothesis Test ◽

Test Results ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Media Impact ◽

Initial Assumption ◽

Central Hypothesis

Social media has been identified as a factor in adolescents' adoption of risky sexual behavior. This research is here to answer whether social media has a vertical effect on adopting risky sexual behavior, given the increasing number of influencers on the platform. We sought the connection of whether influencers can influence the dating standards of adolescents, which will end up contributing to the adoption of risky sexual behavior. As risky sexual behavior is becoming more prevalent in Makassar, we picked Makassar adolescents as our study object. We also compared urban and rural by including Maros adolescents. Data were collected data with an online survey. Four surveyors are employed to find targeted respondents: youth in their 15-18 years old. Respondents filled out an online questionnaire from September 7, 2020, to September 14, 2020. As many as 313 responses were valid, 50.5 percent of the respondents were domiciled in Makassar, and the remaining 49.5 percent came from Maros. Two out of three respondents are women (63.3 percent). A series of independent t-tests, and Andy F Hayes PROCESS scheme, were used to analyze the data. The independent t-test results showed that male urban adolescents are more likely to exhibit risky sexual behavior. The central hypothesis test results showed that social media influencers indirectly affect risky sexual behavior mediated by adolescent dating styles, answering the study's initial assumption.

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Resin Infiltration of Fissure Caries with Various Techniques of Pretreatment in vitro

Caries Research ◽

10.1159/000366082 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 50-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Julian Lausch ◽

Sebastian Paris ◽

Timo Selje ◽

Christof E. Dörfer ◽

Hendrik Meyer-Lueckel

Keyword(s):

In Vitro Study ◽

Control Procedure ◽

White Spot Lesions ◽

Occlusal Caries ◽

Resin Infiltration ◽

S 100 ◽

Infiltration Technique ◽

Experimental Treatments ◽

Caries Lesions

The resin infiltration technique might be used for occlusal caries lesions in order to arrest their progression. This in vitro study evaluated the influence of various modifications of the infiltration technique on the penetration abilities of the infiltrant into occlusal lesions. Extracted human molars and premolars (n = 140) with non-cavitated white spot lesions were randomly allocated to 7 groups. As control, specimens were etched with 15% hydrochloric acid (HCl) gel for 120 s and resin infiltrated for 180 s (Icon; DMG). As modification HCl gel reduced in surface tension and viscosity with and without abrasives was applied using 3 different types of brushes either to oscillate or rub the HCl gel onto the enamel surface. The median maximum lesion depth was 1,232 µm (interquartile range 882-1,513). Compared with the control procedure [23% (16/50)] a higher percentage penetration was observed if the HCl gel was mixed with a small amount of abrasives were rubbed into the fissures using a modified brush with stiff bristles that were adjusted to the fissure relief for either 120 s [100% (64/100)] or 30 s [98% (61/100); p < 0.05; Mann-Whitney test]. All other experimental treatments resulted in penetration results in-between. It can be concluded that the use of an abrasive HCl gel in conjunction with a modified brush mostly enhances resin infiltration into fissure caries lesions. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel

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The Impact of Social Marketing Campaigns on Reducing Mental Health Stigma: Results From the 2009–2014 Time to Change Programme

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.08.008 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 40 ◽

pp. 116-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

G. Sampogna ◽

I. Bakolis ◽

S. Evans-Lacko ◽

E. Robinson ◽

G. Thornicroft ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Media ◽

Social Marketing ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Social Contact ◽

Mental Health Stigma ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Media Channels ◽

The Impact

AbstractBackgroundIn England, during 2009–2014 the ‘Time to Change’ anti-stigma programme has included a social marketing campaign (SMC) using mass media channels, social media and social contact events but the efficacy of such approach has not been evaluated yet.MethodsThe target population included people aged between mid-twenties/mid-forties, from middle-income groups. Participants were recruited through an online market research panel, before and after each burst of the campaign (with a mean number of unique participants per each burst: 956.9 ± 170.2). Participants completed an online questionnaire evaluating knowledge [Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS)]; attitudes [Community Attitudes toward Mental Illness (CAMI)]; and behaviours [Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale (RIBS)]. Socio-demographic data and level of awareness of the SMC were also collected.ResultsA total of 10,526 people were interviewed. An increasing usage of the SMC-media channels as well as of the level of awareness of SMC was found (P < 0.001). Being aware of the SMC was found to be associated with higher score at MAKS (OR = 0.95, CI = 0.68 to 1.21; P < 0.001), at ‘tolerance and support’ CAMI subscale (OR = 0.12, CI = 0.09 to 0.16; P < 0.001), and at RIBS (OR = 0.71, CI = 0.51 to 0.92; P < 0.001), controlling for confounders.ConclusionThe SMC represents an important way to effectively reduce stigma. Taking into account these positive findings, further population-based campaigns using social media may represent an effective strategy to challenge stigma.

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MEDIA SOSIAL DAN INTERNET DALAM KETELIBATAN INFORMASI POLITIK DAN PEMILIHAN UMUM

REPRESENTAMEN ◽

10.30996/representamen.v5i02.2943 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (02) ◽

Author(s):

Billy Adinugroho ◽

Guntur Freddy Prisanto ◽

Irwansyah Irwansyah ◽

Niken Febrina Ernungtyas

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

New Media ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Online Survey ◽

Information Source ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Political Information ◽

Political Involvement ◽

Internet Politics

Social media and Internet websites have a role in election campaigns as a political information source. The new media also allows each individual to express political attitudes and support openness. This indicates that new media, especially social media, is influencing the search for political information and beliefs to participate in elections. This article aims to describe the influence of attention to social media, attention to traditional Internet sources and online expressions on the political self-efficacy and situational political involvement. The research method uses a quantitative approach by conducting an online survey of 100 respondents purposively. Data analysis uses univariate analysis for demographic data. The hypotheses are tested by using a simple linear regression test. There are six hypotheses tested in this study and all hypotheses are supported statistically. This study shows that attention to social media has a stronger influence on political self-efficacy and situational political involvement than tradistional Internet sources and online expressions.Keywords: social media, Internet, politics, political self-efficacy, situational political involvement

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Knowledge, Experience and Confidence of Saudi Dental Practitioners towards Treating Patients on the Autism Spectrum; A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i49a33324 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 219-227

Author(s):

Aziza Jamaan Alalmaie ◽

Hind Khalaf Alkhalaf ◽

Reema Mashhour Aldakheel ◽

Roa’a Rafa Al Shehri ◽

Shahzeb Hasan Ansari

Keyword(s):

Dental Care ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Online Survey ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Practitioners

Introduction: Children with ASD face various obstacles to professional dental care that are prominent causes to stop seeking dental care. The main barriers are behavioral problems and trouble finding a dentist who treats ASD children. Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted among the dental practitioners of Saudi Arabia using an online survey. Online questionnaire was constructed consisting of questions related to personal, professional, and demographic data followed by questions including knowledge, experience and confidence in managing patients with ASD. Results: Only 18% had previously treated an autistic child, 14% had treated autistic adults and 16% having treated both with 52% with no past exposure. Maximum score of 3.86 was attained when inquired about knowing where to find further information and guidance for treating autistic patients. Conclusion: Overall knowledge and confidence level of participants is low regarding autistic patients.

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Use of Social Media and an Online Survey to Discuss Complex Reconstructive Surgery: A Case of Upper Lip Reconstruction with 402 Responses from International Microsurgeons

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1626696 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (06) ◽

pp. 413-419 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Soo-Ha Kwon ◽

Che-Hsiung Lee ◽

Angela Hsu ◽

Mark Shafarenko ◽

Usama Omar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Free Flap ◽

Online Survey ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Free Flaps ◽

Asia Pacific ◽

Upper Lip ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Pedicle Flap ◽

Pedicle Flaps

Background The best reconstructive strategy for upper lip defects is still in debate. The purpose of this study was to analyze the decisions made by international microsurgeons, who were participated through online questionnaire, distributed by email and social media network. Materials and Methods A case of a two-thirds upper lip oncologic defect was presented via an online questionnaire and 402 microsurgeons replied their treatment options. The data were then analyzed according to the geographic area, microsurgical fellowship, seniority, and subspecialty. All the data were analyzed using SPSS 22. Results A total of 27.7% of microsurgeons chose a free flap, while 72.3% chose a local/pedicle flap as their preferred method for reconstruction. The most common choice of free and local/pedicle flaps was radial forearm (73.6%) and Abbé (36.2%), respectively. The microsurgeons in Europe preferred local/pedicle flaps than free flap when compared with Middle/South America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South Asia/Middle East (11.6% versus 50%, 43.4%, 29.3% and 27.3%, respectively, multivariant p < 0.05). The microsurgeons with microsurgical fellowships preferred to use free flaps (32.9% versus 17.5%, multivariant p = 0.021). There was no difference for the seniority and specialty of the microsurgeons. Conclusions The online questionnaire is valuable and feasible for obtaining experts' opinions. This study provides a current global overview of surgical preferences for this common complicated clinical scenario.

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Characterizing the Profile of Recreational Fishers Who Share Their Catches on Social Media

Frontiers in Marine Science ◽

10.3389/fmars.2021.768047 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Giulia Vitale ◽

Arnau L. Dedeu ◽

Marta Pujol ◽

Valerio Sbragaglia

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Online Survey ◽

Recreational Fishing ◽

Recreational Fisheries ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Social Media Data ◽

Digital Platforms ◽

Fishing Trip ◽

Face To Face ◽

Media Data

Social media may provide information for monitoring recreational fisheries, but several caveats prevent operationalization. Specifically, the fraction and profile of recreational fishers sharing their catches is not known. Our aim was to advance the monitoring capacities of recreational fishing using social media data. We collected data with onsite (face-to-face) survey and online (emails) questionnaires to characterize marine recreational fishers sharing catches on digital platforms (“sharers”) along with other demographic or fishing information. In the online survey we found that 38% of recreational fishers share their catches using digital platforms (including the private messaging platform WhatsApp), but such proportion dropped to 12% when considering only public or semi-public social media (Instagram was the most commonly used platform, followed by Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter). A similar pattern was found with the online questionnaire where sharers represented 37% of recreational fishers (including WhatsApp), while such proportion dropped to 21% when considering only public or semi-public social media. In general, sharers were more avid (24 and 35 yearly fishing trips for onsite and online survey, respectively) compared to non-sharers (18 and 31 yearly fishing trips). Sharers also spent more money on each fishing trip (on average 26 and 31 euro for onsite and online survey, respectively) than non-sharers (on average 21 and 28 euro for onsite and online survey, respectively), but they had similar chances of catching something. However, for fishers with catches, the harvest per unit effort of sharers was higher than that of non-sharers (0.4 and 0.5 kg/h with respect to 0.3 and 0.4 kg/h, for onsite and online survey, respectively). Moreover, recreational fishers that caught trophy, iconic, or emblematic species were more inclined to share their catches. This study represents an important advancement for integrating social media data into the monitoring of recreational fishing.

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Electrophysical agents in clinical practice of orthopedic and sports physical therapists in Brazil

Fisioterapia e Pesquisa ◽

10.1590/1809-2950/19019727022020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 202-209

Author(s):

Francine Pereira da Silva ◽

Lucas Severo-Silveira ◽

Rodrigo Della Méa Plentz ◽

João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan ◽

Bruno Manfredini Baroni

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Experience ◽

Physical Therapists ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Therapeutic Ultrasound ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Pulsed Current ◽

Current Clinical Practice ◽

Online Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Studies have described the use of electrophysical agents (EPA) by physical therapists worldwide. However, the use of EPA by Brazilian physical therapists remains undetermined. This study aims to describe the availability, use, and perception about EPA by orthopedic and sports physical therapists in Brazil. Professionals of the area were invited to answer an online questionnaire. Demographic data and information regarding the availability, use and perception about EPA in their current clinical practice were asked. Out of 376 physical therapists included in this study, 89% declared to use EPA in clinical practice. Sensory electrotherapy with pulsed current (TENS), therapeutic ultrasound, excitomotor electrotherapy with pulsed current (FES/NMES), and cryotherapy are available for more than 3/4 of interviewees. Scientific articles and clinical experience, respectively, are the most influential factors for the choice of EPA. Ultrasound is the most frequently used EPA, followed by TENS, cryotherapy, photobiomodulation, hot packs, and FES/NMES. The top-five most useful EPA in clinical practice chosen by physical therapists are: (1) ultrasound; (2) photobiomodulation; (3) TENS; (4) cryotherapy; and (5) FES/NMES. In conclusion, EPA are widely used by orthopedic and sports physical therapists in Brazil. Therapeutic ultrasound, TENS, FES/NMES, photobiomodulation, cryotherapy, and hot packs are the most used EPA in clinical practice of these physiotherapists.

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