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Evaluation of Infection Control Knowledge Attitude and Practices Among a Group of Egyptian Postgraduate Dental Students

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the recommended infection control measures among postgraduate students in several dental schools. SUBJECTS & METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted among a group of postgraduate students in Cairo University using a self-administered questionnaire to evaluate their level of knowledge attitude, and practice regarding infection control measures. RESULTS: The response rate was 96%. Interesting areas were: Only 40% of the sample could describe the proper method of hands washing. Moving around while wearing face masks and protective gowns was reported by 32% and 28% of the sample, respectively. Data also showed that only 48% of the students had been vaccinated with required vaccines. Unfortunately, only 24% of sample displayed correct knowledge about the infections with the highest risk of transmission in the dental setting, whereas 90% knew how to handle an accidental needle prick. The overall data showed that the mean knowledge was 63.72%, attitude was 50.52% and practice was 60.42%. Knowledge scores ranged from 6-12/14; attitude scores were from 3-11/11 and finally practice scores from 2-9/10. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed inadequate levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices toward infection control and that more training in both educational and practical fields is highly recommended.

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10.21608/edj.2021.65109.1528

Keywords

infection control measures, KAP surveys, dental students

Authors

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Norhan

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El Dokky

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Professor in Faculty of Dentistry / Cairo University

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norhan.eldokky@dentistry.cu.edu.eg

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Cairo

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Norhan El Dokky

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Dalia

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Moheb

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Associate Professor, Pediatric dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

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dr.daliamohed@hotmail.com

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Cairo

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67

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3

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26035

Issue Date

2021-07-01

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2021-02-25

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2021-07-01

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1,826

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0070-9484

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2090-2360

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Egyptian Dental Journal

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https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/

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22 Jan 2023