Peruvian dentists’ knowledge and attitude against COVID-19
Journal Title: Revista Eugenio Espejo - Year 2024, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
This research aimed to determine the level of knowledge and attitude of dentists in the La Libertad region (Peru) regarding COVID-19. The study was observational, cross-sectional, and correlational. It included 218 dentists registered with the Peruvian Dental Association of the La Libertad Region. The simple random method was used to select the sample. The level of knowledge and attitude was evaluated using a nine-item questionnaire designed for this study. This instrument was subjected to validation by experts and reliability through a pilot test. The results showed that 52.29% of the dentists had a good and very good level of knowledge on the subject, between 99.08% and 100% presented a positive attitude concerning the prevention of infection, and considered that COVID-19 is a health risk and that it is necessary to provide recommendations on the subject. There was no relationship between knowledge and years of professional practice (p=0.352) nor between knowledge and work sector (p=0.086). It was concluded that most dentists had a good or very good knowledge of the subject. Likewise, almost all of them had a positive attitude towards preventing COVID-19 transmission. There was no relationship between knowledge and years of professional practice or work sector.
Authors and Affiliations
Lecca Mendoza, Ana Thalia; Asmat-Abanto, Angel Steven; Del Castillo Huertas, Oscar Martín; Minchón Medina, Carlos Alberto
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