Author:
Rani Anusha,Sharma Dixitha
Abstract
To assess the level of awareness on State Dental Council and Medico - Legal issues among Undergraduate students.This survey was performed by online distribution of questionnaires in few Dental colleges for final years and internship students In Andhra Pradesh state. The questionnaire consisted of random questions based on Functional, structural aspects of State Dental Council and some prevention-based questions on Medico-Legal issues. The answers were either multiple choice or closed end (yes/no) and were designated with one point for every right answer chooses. A total of 625 respondents completed the questionnaire out of which 350 being intern students and 275 being final year students. Overall, awareness was medium when compared based on level of awareness, year of study and gender variation.The level of awareness is medium among the respondents. However, the knowledge is comparatively high among intern students than final years students. Based on gender, slight variation is observed; females had more awareness compared to males.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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