The Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Patients towards COVID-19 during the Pandemic: A Short Survey
International Medical Journal
; 29(2):149-151, 2022.
Article
in English
| CINAHL | ID: covidwho-1801590
ABSTRACT
Aim:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge attitudes and practice (KAP) of dental patients towards COVID-19 during the pandemic. Materials andMethods:
A structured questionnaire containing 12 questions was used, and each question had 2 or 3 possible answers. The patients aged 18 and above years who visited the dental department of our hospital were eligible to participate in this study. A total of 260 patients were participated to fill a questionnaire.Results:
79.1% of patients pay attention to covid 19 and are aware of the global pandemic and its impact. 86% of the selected population prefers to consult a doctor over a phone call rather than opting for self-medication. Therefore 82.2% of the subjects favored teledentistry as an ideal option of communication or prescription of medication. Unfortunately, 56.2% of the selected subjects were unaware and unequipped with key details and extensive knowledge of COVID-19 and preventive protective measures to control its spread. Significant results (p-value- .043) were well aware and attentive subjects have a positive attitude towards dental treatment during the COVID-19.Conclusion:
The results of this study conducted indicated that the dental patients who had filled the questionnaire had acceptable knowledge of coronavirus and COVID-19.
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Databases of international organizations
Database:
CINAHL
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
International Medical Journal
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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