Awareness of droplet and airborne isolation precautions among General Dental Practitioners after the outbreak of corona virus infection in Libya

Abstract

Aims and Objective: The purpose of this study is to obtain the level of knowledge and practice among Libyan General Dental Practitioners to wards droplet and airborne isolation precautions in Zawia city, Libya. Material and Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among 110 General Dental Practitioners work at dental Hospital in Zawia, Libya. A self-assessment questionnaire composed of queries on two levels, namely knowledge and practices with respect to airborne and droplet isolation precautions was used. The data was collected and statically analyzed. Results the survey was completed by 100 potential respondents. The present study showed aware General Dental Practitioners about knowledge more than practice towards droplet and airborne isolation precautions. Conclusion: General Dental Practitioners seemed to have high levels of knowledge and good practice towards infection control after the outbreak of corona virus infection.