Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Infection Control Among Dental Students In Chennai
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https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v42i01.5365Keywords:
Attitude, practical knowledge, infection control, equipments, innovative techniqueAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Infection control has been a major concern among the health care system and workers particularly among dentists as they are at high risk of getting infected. Due to the usage of sharp equipment and needles and also exposure to various fluids and blood makes them more prone to infections like HIV, hepatitis B, C. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of infection control among dental students in chennai.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross- sectional study was done for 102 responses that were collected online (via google form) from dental students in chennai. A self structured, pre-validated questionnaire was distributed among the subjects via email. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS software version- 23. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed.
RESULT: From the study, about 40.2% are postgraduates and 59.80% of undergraduates have responded and 30.39% of postgraduates are aware about the practical knowledge of infection control since their experience is more in comparison with undergraduates. About 33.03% postgraduates prefer social distance, 39.22% of postgraduates sterilize the equipment before use. There is a significant difference in the knowledge, attitude and practice of infection control among undergraduate and postgraduate dental students (p<0.05).
CONCLUSION: Postgraduates have significant practical knowledge on infection control than undergraduate dental students. The knowledge and practice of infection control to be inculcated among undergraduate dental students.
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