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Exploring the Knowledge, Awareness and Practices of COVID-19 Among Dentists in Bangladesh: A Cross Sectional Investigation
Area/Stream: Dentistry, Authors: Chowdhury, Mohammad T. H, Hoque Apu, Ehsanul, Nath, Sujan K., Noor, Ashek E., Podder, Clora P., Kabir, Russell Keywords: Knowledge, Awareness, COVID-19, Dentists, BangladeshJournal Name: J Oral Res in Oral Sciences Year:2021, Month:June, Volume: 10, Issue: 3 Page No: 1-12, ISSN:0719-2479, DOI/Link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346090239_Exploring_the_knowledge_awareness_and_practices_of_COVID-19_among_dentists_in_Bangladesh_A_Cross-sectional_InvestigationAbstract:
This study aims to assess the knowledge, awareness, and practices of registered dentists regarding COVID-19 epidemiology and transmission during the rapid outbreak of this highly contagious virus in Bangladesh. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among the dentists who were enrolled with their valid unique Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) registration number. A validated questionnaire was developed and distributed among the dentists by using different social media platforms. A total of 184 dentists participated in the survey between March and April 2020. Both descriptive analysis logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: The mean age of the dentists is 31.75 years, with a standard deviation of 6.5 years. About 29.3% of dentists completed their postgraduate qualification, and 76% of them are engaged in private practice. The dentists who completed postgraduate education are three times more likely to know (OR=3.1, 95%CI 1.2-7.9) about COVID-19 compared to the dentists who completed an undergraduate degree. It is also observed that the dentists who are employed in private and independent settings are four times (OR=4, 95%CI 0.7-24) more likely to follow safe practice compared to the dentists who are engaged in the government hospitals or clinics. Conclusion: The dentists from Bangladesh have shown good knowledge, awareness, and practice regarding COVID-19. We recommend that the healthcare authorities, professional organizations, and hospitals coordinate, and conduct mandatory advanced infectious disease training for all the practicing dentists in the country.
Cite this: Chowdhury, Mohammad T. H, Hoque Apu, Ehsanul, Nath, Sujan K., Noor, Ashek E., Podder, Clora P., Kabir, Russell,"Exploring the Knowledge, Awareness and Practices of COVID-19 Among Dentists in Bangladesh: A Cross Sectional Investigation", J Oral Res in Oral Sciences, 10, 3, June, 2021, 1-12, 0719-2479, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346090239_Exploring_the_knowledge_awareness_and_practices_of_COVID-19_among_dentists_in_Bangladesh_A_Cross-sectional_Investigation
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