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Considering the increasing number of HIV and HBV cases, the aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge,Attitude and practice of fifth year undergraduate dental students regarding post-exposure prophylaxis.
needle stick injury is inevitable. Needle stick injury is defined as penetration of a sharp instrument into the body of a healthcare professional, exposing them to high-risk body fluids.
Cutaneous injuries are the most common cause of infection transmission from patient to dentist. The causes of such injuries have been reported as 37% from dental burs , 30% from syringes , 6% from orthodonticwires , 3% from suture needles, 1% from blades and 2% from other sharp instruments .
Since high-risk exposure is unavoidable, dentists should be aware of post-exposure protocols to prevent infection .
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| questionnaire | Behavioral | KAP questionnaire for fifth year undergraduate dental students. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Knowledge,Attitude and Practice questionnaire of fifth year undergraduate dental students on post exposure prophylaxis | The questionnaire will be given to students to be filled in one of their clinical sections | 1 day |
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Fifth year undergraduate dental students in Faculty of Dentistry , Cairo University
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011795 | Surveys and Questionnaires |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003625 | Data Collection |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D017531 | Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms |
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| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |