Knowledge of Brazilian Dentists about Dentoalveolar Trauma Care and their Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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24: e230042, 2024. tab
Article
in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1535005
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective:
To assess dentists' knowledge from Minas Gerais, Brazil, about dentoalveolar trauma (DT) and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material andMethods:
An online questionnaire with 34 questions was applied to collect personal data, professional training, self-assessment of experience/knowledge about DT, experience in care provided during the social distancing, and knowledge/conduct. The specific responses were evaluated based on the guidelines of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). Descriptive analysis and Pearson's chi-square test were performed. The level of significance was set at p≤0.05.Results:
Most professionals (97.7%) had received information on DT, and only 4.6% of the participants considered their knowledge poor or very poor. However, 92.7% felt the need for more information on the subject. Regarding experiences during the pandemic, 55.7% provided trauma care during that period. Forty percent of the consultations were performed in person, and 33.3% of the professionals noted an increase in cases during the pandemic; 56.6% reported that the frequency did not change. The overall mean number of correct answers about DT was 5.29±2.11, indicating an acceptable level of knowledge. The mean percentage of hits for the specific questions was 44.1%.Conclusion:
Although the level of knowledge of the dentists evaluated was acceptable, some aspects were deficient, with the need for more information about the IADT guidelines.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Tooth Injuries
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Containment of Biohazards
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COVID-19
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences of Juiz de Fora/BR
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Federal University of Juiz de Fora/BR
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Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR
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