Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Abstract
Objective:
The study aims to assess the knowledge of the health-care professionals regarding the prevention of the spread of infection.
Study Design:
This is a cross-sectional study.
Materials and Methods:
An online survey-based cross-sectional study was conducted, which included all the faculty, postgraduate, and interns of Sharad Pawar Dental College. Questions were related to documented infection control (IC) policies, materials used for IC in dental operatory, precautions taken during treatment, and biomedical waste management.
Results:
A total of 255 participants responded to the survey questionnaire. Sixty-five participants were faculties, 90 participants were postgraduate, and 100 participants were interns. After conducting the survey, it was observed that faculty and postgraduate students were more aware about the IC guidelines than interns in the dental operatory.
Conclusion:
In the present scenario of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note different IC measures that are required to prevent the spread of the disease.
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