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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among patients attending dental clinic towards cross infections and infection control measures | |
Taranjot Singh Nagra, Parminder Singh Pannu | |
Background:The goals of the crucial medical field of patient safety are to increase safety, reduce treatment errors, and enhance the standard of patient care. The present study was conducted to assess the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among patients attending dental clinic towards cross infections and infection control measures.Materials &Methods:520 patients of both genders were selected. A questionnaire containing 10 questions was given to all. Each question had a score of "1" for the right response and "0" for the wrong or unclear response. Results:Out of 520 patients, 215 were males and 305 were females.19% believed that dentist should be vaccinated against HBV, 51% said dentists should replace gloves after receiving phone call, 16% thought dentist can treat more than one patient with the same glove, 20% replied that dentists need to give prophylactic antibiotics prior to procedures to systemically compromised patients, 94% said dentists should always wear gloves while treating patients, 82% think that dentists should always wear eye goggles when treating patients, 95% said dentists should always wear face mask when treating patients, 46% ask dentist about the way they sterilize instruments, 23% ask the dentist to wear a face mask if one is not wearing it and 38% ask the dentist to wear gloves if isn’t wearing it. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Patients visiting dental clinics exhibited a positive attitude and self-reported practices about infection prevention in dentistry. There is room for development in knowledge. Through educational initiatives, banners, ads, and rallies, dental clinic patients should be better informed of cross-infection in dentistry. |
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