Kumar Chandan Srivastava1, Deepti Shrivastava2, Mohammed Ghazi Sghaireen3, Abdalkarem Fedgash Alsharari4, Abdulrahman Abdulwahab Alduraywish5, Khalid Al-Johani6, Mohammad Khursheed Alam7, Yousef Khader8, Bader Kureyem Alzarea9. 1. Oral Medicine & Radiology, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery & Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. 2. Periodontics, Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. 3. Prosthodontics, Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. 4. Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. 5. Internal Medicine Department, Medical College, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. 6. Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. 7. Orthodontics, Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. 8. Department of Public Health, Jordan University of Sciences & Technology, Irbid, Jordan. 9. Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: With the increasing severity of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it is essential that dental health care professionals (DHCPs) are prepared. The study aim was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding COVID-19 among DHCPs in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study using a web-based survey was conducted. A validated and reliable questionnaire was developed that comprised 44 questions. Using Qualtrics survey software, DHCPs working in different settings were approached across five geographical regions of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: A total of 318 respondents voluntarily participated in the survey. Most DHCPs showed a moderate level of knowledge (51.6%), a positive attitude (92.1%) and adequate practice standards (86.5%). We found that 94.7% of DHCPs had an adequate overall level of KAP. DHCPs with a doctorate significantly outscored DHCPs with other educational levels with respect to knowledge and practice. Older (51-60 years) DHCPs reported significantly more knowledge than younger DHCPs. CONCLUSION: DHCPs displayed an average level of knowledge that needs to be enhanced through continuing education programmes. However, they showed a positive attitude and an acceptable level of practice, as they were abiding by guidelines issued from various international and national health agencies.
OBJECTIVES: With the increasing severity of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it is essential that dental health care professionals (DHCPs) are prepared. The study aim was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding COVID-19 among DHCPs in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study using a web-based survey was conducted. A validated and reliable questionnaire was developed that comprised 44 questions. Using Qualtrics survey software, DHCPs working in different settings were approached across five geographical regions of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: A total of 318 respondents voluntarily participated in the survey. Most DHCPs showed a moderate level of knowledge (51.6%), a positive attitude (92.1%) and adequate practice standards (86.5%). We found that 94.7% of DHCPs had an adequate overall level of KAP. DHCPs with a doctorate significantly outscored DHCPs with other educational levels with respect to knowledge and practice. Older (51-60 years) DHCPs reported significantly more knowledge than younger DHCPs. CONCLUSION:DHCPs displayed an average level of knowledge that needs to be enhanced through continuing education programmes. However, they showed a positive attitude and an acceptable level of practice, as they were abiding by guidelines issued from various international and national health agencies.
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COVID-19; KAP study; Saudi Arabia; attitude; coronavirus prevention; dental professionals; infection control; knowledge; practice
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