International Journal of Dentistry Research 2021; 6(3): 104-109 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2021.6307
Assessment of knowledge and acceptance to the era of uncertainty (Covid-19) among exposed undergraduate and postgraduate dental students- A Questionnaire-based Investigation
Sindhura H1 , Abighna Mannepalli2 , Rittikraj2 , Swathi Revanuru3
1. Reader, Department of Periodonotology, Navodaya Dental College, Raichu, Karnataka, India
2. Final Year, Post Graduate, Department of Periodonotology, Navodaya Dental College, Raichur, Karnataka, India
3. Intern, Navodaya Dental College, Raichur, Karnataka, India
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Received: 29th October, 2021 / Accepted: 15th February, 2021 / Published : 30th December, 2021
Introduction: Dental students are facing complex problems during the COVID-19. So, it is important to assess their knowledge, risk perception, attitude, vaccination, measures taken for prevention by the dental students. Objective: Assess awareness, attitude and risk perception among dental students, COVID 19 scenario. Methodology: A questionnaire-based survey is drawn in an online form, comprising of 19- variable, structured, multiple choice questions, and respondents are under graduate and post graduate dental students. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 20.0. Results: Total 105 responses, 45% under graduate, 55% post graduate students. More than 50% responded, dentists are more exposed than other health professionals, at high risk for infection. 45% are aware of all COVID-19 symptoms. 44.4% worried to return for dental clinical activities.74.7% took preventive measures in clinical. 64% received general information about biosafey measures to COVID-19 without any practice. 50% agreed treating vaccinated patients reduced risk for transmission and 70%, dentists play major role in educating patients. Conclusion: Dental students revealed good knowledge regarding COVID-19, they accepted this uncertainty by taking all the measures to prevent being infected
Dental students, COVID 19, Awareness, Attitude, Clinical Risk perception.
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