Knowledge, attitude and practice for a group of Egyptian interns about infection control in different pediatric dental clinics: a cross-sectional study | ||
| Egyptian Dental Journal | ||
| Volume 70, Issue 4 - Serial Number 1, October 2024, Pages 3117-3140 PDF (1.79 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/edj.2024.309851.3147 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Noha HHK Hassan* 1; Hany Mohammed Aly Saber2; Mariam Mohsen Aly3 | ||
| 1Master student (MSc.) of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University | ||
| 2Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. | ||
| 3Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pediatric dentistry interns regarding infection control procedures. Methodology: A printed questionnaire was handed to 400 interns in the department which was composed of two demographic data questions, 14 for knowledge, 6 regarding attitude, and 33 concerning practice. Results: The majority had good knowledge of cross-infection, 54% knew Hepatitis B virus has the highest rate of transmission via saliva, while only 29.5% and 13.25% knew tuberculosis and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome carry the same risk. Also, 43.75% knew immediate action in case of direct blood contact with a Human Immunodeficiency Virus patient. The attitude section showed that 83% had a good attitude toward methods of infection prevention, 86.75% were worried about exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus patients, and 35.75% believed they had the right to refuse to treat that patient. Concerning practice, 69.25% always washed hands, 12.5% used face masks and gloves, 3.5% wore protective eyewear, and 7.75% wore protective clothing. However, 81.5% claimed using all protective equipment. Less than half always used rubber dam sheets and occasionally used high-volume evacuators. Overall, 6.25% had good knowledge, 24.5% had a positive attitude, and 31% had good practice. Conclusions: Knowledge is poor, attitude is positive, and practice is good but not as per standards | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Attitude; Infection control; Interns; Knowledge; Practice | ||
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