Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry · 2017
Awareness of risk of cross-infection and infection-control measures among patients attending University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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Ratnayake Dilini, Medawela Sumudu, Jayasinghe Ruwan, Jayathilake Sumedha, de Silva Dileep, Sitheeque Mohaideen
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AIM: The aim of the present study was to assess awareness of the risk of cross-infection and infection-control measures practiced in dental clinics for patients attending the outpatient dental department (OPD) at University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 427 patients who attended the OPD clinics at University Dental Hospital. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, and chi-squared-test of association was applied where appropriate.
RESULTS: Most patients (75.2%) were aware that there was a chance of infection transmission during dental treatments, and nearly 72% stated that wearing gloves and masks by their dentists was important during dental treatment. Awareness was higher among patients with a higher educational level. Participants revealed their fear of potential transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the dental setting. Awareness of sterilization of dental instruments was poor.
CONCLUSIONS: The public should be made aware of the possible risks of cross-infection and the importance of infection-control practices in dental clinics. Dental professionals should fill the information gap.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 427 patients who attended the OPD clinics at University Dental Hospital. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, and chi-squared-test of association was applied where appropriate.
RESULTS: Most patients (75.2%) were aware that there was a chance of infection transmission during dental treatments, and nearly 72% stated that wearing gloves and masks by their dentists was important during dental treatment. Awareness was higher among patients with a higher educational level. Participants revealed their fear of potential transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the dental setting. Awareness of sterilization of dental instruments was poor.
CONCLUSIONS: The public should be made aware of the possible risks of cross-infection and the importance of infection-control practices in dental clinics. Dental professionals should fill the information gap.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAwarenessBlood-Borne PathogensChi-Square DistributionCross InfectionCross-Sectional StudiesDental CareDental ClinicsDental InstrumentsDentistsFemaleGloves, ProtectiveHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHospitals, UniversityHumansInfection ControlMaleMasksMiddle AgedRiskSri LankaSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult