期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：5
页码：4537-4541
DOI：10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I5.544
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practiceregarding Surgical management of Odontogenic Space Infections among dental Interns Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in three dental teaching institutions and dental colleges inChennai. The questionnaire contained questions that were equally distributed in Knowledge, Attitude, and PracticeSurgical management of Odontogenic Space Infectionssharing online, the questionnaire was distributed to all eligible participants through social media platforms and personal contacts. Result: A response rate of 89.8% was observed.There was a significant improvement in KAP as the years in clinical practice increased.Seventy respondents had “adequate” knowledge, while 132 had “correct” attitudes and 146 had “proper” practices. Overall, only 34 respondents had “adequate” knowledge, a “correct” attitude, and “proper” practices. Conclusion: This study reflects an increased attitude and practice as dental professionals move higher in the hierarchy.Most of the dental interns in this study did not have complete knowledge regarding the management of space infections, More education and understanding will improve the effectiveness of use and solve the difficulties faced in dentistry.
