Occupational Exposure
Conditions
Keywords
knowledge attitude practice questionnaire post exposure prophylaxis
Brief summary
considering the increase number of occupational injuries, The aim of this study is to assess the current level of knowledge, attitude and practice of fifth year dental students as regards post exposure prophylaxis.
Detailed description
Injuries from occupational accidents are associated with agents of biological risk, as they are the gateway to serious and potentially lethal infectious diseases. Several studies have demonstrated that dental students are among the most vulnerable to blood-borne exposure due to both their limited and restricted working area and developing skills level. This situation makes the use of post exposure prophylaxis is very important. Therefore, this study is conducting to evaluate the awareness level of fifth year dental students regarding post exposure prophylaxis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
The fifth year dental students studying at a Private Egyptian University. Dental students who agree to participate. Dental students irrespective of age and sex.
Exclusion criteria
• Refusal of participation from the students.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of fifth year dental students regarding Post Exposure Prophylaxis. | one day | the questionnaire will be given to students to be filled in one of their clinical sections |
Outcome results
None listed