Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study )
Mahmoud, Y., yassa, M., Moness Ali, A. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study ). EKB Journal Management System, 69(4), 2583-2589. doi: 10.21608/edj.2023.218092.2608
Yousr Galal Mahmoud; Mina kamal yassa; Amro Mohammed Moness Ali. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study )". EKB Journal Management System, 69, 4, 2023, 2583-2589. doi: 10.21608/edj.2023.218092.2608
Mahmoud, Y., yassa, M., Moness Ali, A. (2023). 'Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study )', EKB Journal Management System, 69(4), pp. 2583-2589. doi: 10.21608/edj.2023.218092.2608
Mahmoud, Y., yassa, M., Moness Ali, A. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study ). EKB Journal Management System, 2023; 69(4): 2583-2589. doi: 10.21608/edj.2023.218092.2608

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study )

Egyptian Dental Journal
Article 7, Volume 69, Issue 4 - Serial Number 1, October 2023, Page 2583-2589  XML PDF (303.27 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/edj.2023.218092.2608
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Authors
Yousr Galal Mahmoud email orcid 1; Mina kamal yassaorcid 2; Amro Mohammed Moness Aliorcid 3
1Demonstrator of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Nahda University
2Lecturer of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University.
3Associate Professor of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University
Abstract
Aim of the study: Evaluation of the pediatricians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward early childhood caries (ECC) in Upper Egypt.

Subjects and Methods: A survey was conducted among 215 pediatricians working in 3 governorates in Upper Egypt: Beni Suef, Minia, and Qena. The survey included questions regarding the demographic characteristics of the participants, and questions assessing pediatricians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward ECC. Both paper-based and online forms of the survey were available to deliver the questionnaire.

Results: Two-thirds of the participants (66.1%) had moderate knowledge of ECC and almost all the participants (99.1%) showed a good attitude. Regarding practices, 98.1% of pediatricians provided dietary habits advice, 66% of them recommended different preventive measures and 93.5% recommended regular tooth brushing. Pediatricians working at educational hospitals showed the highest statistically significant knowledge level (p = 0.001, Effect size = 0.082).

Conclusions: Pediatricians in Upper Egypt had moderate knowledge, a good attitude, and a satisfactory level of practice toward ECC.
Keywords
knowledge; early childhood caries; attitude; pediatricians; and practice
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