Examinando por Materia "Knowledge and practices"

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Cetylpyridinium chloride in the prevention of COVID-19, knowledge and practices in dental students at Norbert Wiener University.
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2021-06-26) Orellana Yupanqui, Franco Giancarlo; Céspedes Porras, Jacqueline
Objective: The objective of this research was to describe the knowledge and practices about Cetylpyridinium Chloride in the prevention of COVID-19 among students at the Norbert Wiener University in 2021. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted. A 15-item questionnaire based on current literature was designed, validated by expert judgment and a pilot study (Cronbach's Alpha of 0.813), demonstrating good reliability. The questionnaire was uploaded to the web 2.0 using a Google Form and shared virtually with students from the School of Dentistry. The sample consisted of 310 students who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The results showed that the knowledge level among the surveyed students was Low in 45.2%, Regular in 24.2%, and High in 20.6%. There was no statistically significant relationship between knowledge level and the variables age (p=0.445), gender (p=0.193), and year of studies (p=0.102). Regarding practices, most students indicated that they would prescribe mouth rinses with this compound before each dental procedure.
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Evaluación de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas en control de infecciones de cirujanos dentistas en su práctica clínica privada durante tiempos de Covid 19. Lima, 2020
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2021-10-07) González Gonzáles, César Arturo; Girano Castaños, Jorge Alberto
This study is descriptive, cross-sectional, and prospective. The sample consisted of 208 licensed, registered, and authorized dentists from the Lima Region Dental Association. Each professional filled out a virtual survey, previously validated, to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection control. Results: Upon evaluating the level of knowledge, it was found that 58.2% had medium knowledge, followed by 35.6% with low knowledge. Regarding attitudes toward infection control, 100% of the respondents reported having a high attitude level. In terms of infection control practices, 76% had a medium practice level, followed by 21.6% with a high practice level. No statistically significant association was found between the level of knowledge and practices (Pearson's Chi-square test; p>0.05), nor between the level of knowledge and attitudes, as the latter remained constant. Conclusion: There is no relationship between the level of knowledge and practices regarding infection control among dentists in their private clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.