Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward the Novel Coronavirus Infection in Dental Laboratories in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess dental technologists/technicians knowledge, attitudes, and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in dental laboratories in Saudi Arabia. A validated questionnaire was developed based on previo...

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Published in:Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science Vol. 16; no. Suppl 2; pp. S1505 - S1509
Main Authors: Alsadon, Omar, Alayadi, Haya, Alageel, Omar, Vellappally, Sajith, Almansour, Haitham, Alsarani, Majed
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 01.04.2024
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Edition:2
Subjects:
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Cross-sectional studies
dental laboratories
dental technology
Disease control
Health aspects
Infection
infection control
Infections
Knowledge
Laboratories
Original
Original Article
Population studies
Prosthetics
Questionnaires
Slurries
Saudi Arabia
COVID-19
dental technology
infection control
dental laboratories
knowledge
ISSN:0976-4879, 0975-7406
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Summary:ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess dental technologists/technicians knowledge, attitudes, and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in dental laboratories in Saudi Arabia. A validated questionnaire was developed based on previous literature and distributed online. The questionnaire assessed the study population's knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control protocol for COVID-19. Descriptive statistics of categorical variables were conducted. The response rate was 58.3%, where most respondents are male at a rate of 97%. Most of the participants (82%) were aware of the various infection control measures for COVID-19 in a dental laboratory. Forty-eight participants showed a level of knowledge range between 80 and 100%, while 27 and 30 participants reported moderate and low level of knowledge, respectively. Only 67% of the participants strongly agree that dental cast and fabricated/repaired restorations should be transferred in a very close and protective package to control infection. About 70% of participants indicated they always wear protective gear/goggles and should be warned while working in the dental laboratory. As the pumice slurry was utilized frequently to clean and polish the prostheses, 66% of participants agreed that pumice slurry should be always changed regularly. Regarding COVID-19 infection control procedures, dental technologists/technicians showed good knowledge, attitude, and practice; however, considering how infectious the virus is, more measures should be taken into consideration. Effective communication and collaboration between the laboratory and the dental clinic are essential for infection control.
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ISSN:0976-4879
0975-7406
DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1144_23