Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control measures among dental students during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 and Saudi Arabia: Awareness, Attitude, and Practice

“… 710 HCWs Online questionnaire Most participants realized the importance of their role in infection control/surveillance and monitoring of the ongoing safety practices in their patients and their facilities and communities. Elagib/May 2021 71 Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control measures among dental students during COVID-19 pandemic 969 dental students Self-administered questionnaire Dental students had good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding infection control in general but showed moderate compliance with the recommended infection control guidelines. Mahdi/ Jun 2021 72 Hand Hygiene Knowledge, Perception, and Practices among Domestic Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Al Madinah City Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study 400 participants Online questionnaire Al Madinah visitors had moderate knowledge about hand hygiene but demonstrated some knowledge gaps and negligence in practice that are important to curb the spread of COVID-19.…”

Pneumonia in Sudan; Systematic Scoping Review of Literature and Meta Analysis

“…Nevertheless, to guide interested readers as well as to pool literature related to pneumonia among Sudanese population and for further research prospect, all related articles according to the current search strategy are depicted in (Table 2). Abd El-Raheem et al [28] Characteristics and severity of COVID-19 among Sudanese patients during the waves of the pandemic Abdelmagid et al [29] Acceptability and feasibility of strategies to shield the vulnerable during the COVID-19 outbreak: a qualitative study in six Sudanese communities Abdou et al [30] The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination psychological antecedent assessment using the Arabic 5c validated tool: An online survey in 13 Arab countries Abouzid et al [31] Influence of COVID-19 on lifestyle behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: a survey of 5896 individuals Ahmed et al [32] Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on intimate partner violence in Sudan, Malawi and Kenya Ahmed et al [33] COVID-19 in Sudan Ahmed et al [34] Clinical characteristics, complications, and predictors of outcome of hospitalized adult Sudanese patients with COVID-19 and malaria coinfection in Sudan: A multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study Ahmed et al [35] Controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sudan with limited resources: a unique community-engaged approach Ali et al [36] The role of integrated programs in the prevention of COVID-19 in a humanitarian setting Aljak et al [37] The first laboratory-confirmed imported infections of SARS-CoV-2 in Sudan Attaallah et al [38] The Prognostic Value of Thrombocytopenia in COVID-19 Pneumonia, Gezira Isolation Centers, Sudan Aung et al [39] Community responses to COVID-19 pandemic first wave containment measures: a multinational study Bara'a et al [40] Coronavirus 2019-like illness and public adherence to preventive measures, Sudan 2020 Deek et al [41] A multi-centric study on validation of the Fear Scale for COVID-19 in five Arabic speaking countries Elagib et al [42] Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control measures among dental students during COVID-19 pandemic Elhadi et al [43] The formidable task of fighting COVID-19 in Sudan El-Sadig et al [44] Obstacles faced by healthcare providers during COVID-19 pandemic in Sudan El-Sadig et al [45] Impact of COVID-19 on doctors and healthcare providers during the pandemic in Sudan Fahal et al [46] The Mycetoma Research Centre experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: obstacles and beyond Gayawan et al [47] The spatio-temporal pandemic dynamics of COVI...…”

“…The Prognostic Value of Thrombocytopenia in COVID-19 Pneumonia, Gezira Isolation Centers, Sudan Aung et al [39] 2021 Community responses to COVID-19 pandemic first wave containment measures: a multinational study Bara'a et al [40] 2021 Coronavirus 2019-like illness and public adherence to preventive measures, Sudan 2020 Deek et al [41] 2021 A multi-centric study on validation of the Fear Scale for COVID-19 in five Arabic speaking countries Elagib et al [42] 2022 Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding infection control measures among dental students during COVID-19 pandemic Elhadi et al [43] 2020…”

Evaluation of Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing Program Outcomes in a US Dental Clinical Care Academic Setting

“…In dental medicine, SARS-CoV-2 infection is a major concern because of the clinician's close proximity to the patient's oral cavity and the production of aerosols and droplets during dental procedures. [1][2][3] The pandemic disrupted not only clinical care but also the didactic and research components of academic dental institutions. Although didactic content could be taught remotely using online platforms, preclinical activities requiring manikins were delayed.…”

“…The 2020 declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic resulted in a global upheaval that caused the closure of businesses and academic institutions. In dental medicine, SARS-CoV-2 infection is a major concern because of the clinician’s close proximity to the patient’s oral cavity and the production of aerosols and droplets during dental procedures . The pandemic disrupted not only clinical care but also the didactic and research components of academic dental institutions.…”