ABSTRACT

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19) continues to spread globally. It has become a major cause of concern for health care professionals all over the world. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, awareness and hygiene practices regarding COVID-19 among dental students practicing in Chennai. A self administered questionnaire consisting of 10 questions regarding knowledge attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 and infection control among dental students . Data was collected through google forms. responses were analysed and statistical analysis is done using spss software. Chi square test was used to assess the association between the gender and the responses In the present survey 68% of the participants are able to identify all the main symptoms of covid 19 whereas 32% did not select all the symptoms. Two third of the study population selected RTPCR as the gold standard test for the diagnosing covid 19 chi square p value = 0.704 Chi square test shows no statistical difference in responses between gender. . The findings of the present study showed that there is average knowledge regarding COVID 19 but there are some notable deficiencies in knowledge existing among dental professionals regarding some vital aspects of COVID-19. Therefore, there is an urgent need for improving dentists’ knowledge via health education and training programs. Keywords: Pandemics; COVID-19; rt-pcr; igG-igM antibody testing; dental emergencies
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1056