Knowledge and Practice of COVID-19 Infection Control Among Dental Students and Interns: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Autor:	Bin Mubayrik A; Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Science Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Al Dosary S; Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Science Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alwasil W; Interns, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., AlShanqeeti B; Interns, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alkathiri M; Interns, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Alahmari R; Interns, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Bin Sultan S; Interns, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Advances in medical education and practice [Adv Med Educ Pract] 2021 Dec 06; Vol. 12, pp. 1419-1427. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 06 (Print Publication: 2021).
DOI:	10.2147/AMEP.S345713
Abstrakt:	Introduction: To assess the knowledge and practice of dental students and interns regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) based on academic level and university. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among interns and dental students using self-administered, structured questionnaire regarding knowledge and clinical practice with respect to COVID-19 pandemic. Results: A total of 126 completed questionnaires were received. A majority of the study participants (98.4%) stated they were aware of the COVID-19 infection control policies. Most participants (83.3%) had attended training or lectures about COVID-19. Most of them stated that the N59 mask is the best mask against the disease (81.7%). Significant variations between academic years and genders were revealed regarding the clinical practice. Uncertainty existed regarding quarantining, preprocedural mouth wash, and handwashing versus desensitizing. Conclusion: The level of knowledge of the participants was reasonable. Areas of deficiency in knowledge were observed among junior dental students. Further training in infection control measures and formulation of new guidelines are recommended to increase the knowledge and preparation of dental students regarding COVID-19 in dental settings, as well as reduce the transmission of infection. Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work. (© 2021 Bin Mubayrik et al.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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