Knowledge, attitude, perception toward radiation hazards and protection among dental undergraduate students: A study

Srivastava, Rahul; Jyoti, Bhuvan; Jha, Prakash C.; Shukla, Ashutosh

doi:10.4103/jioh.jioh_26_16

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“…This rule helps in reducing the intensity and scattering effects of radiation. 1,3 A study in Egypt reported better results but with far smaller sample size which consisted of very small number of undergraduate participants in comparison to the current study. 4 About the attitude of practitioners towards dental x-ray techniques a mixed response was observed on being asked about the advice of multiple radiographs for diagnostic purpose.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…Similar results were reported by a study on dental students in India as well. 1 Astonishingly quite nonsignificant number of participants possess the correct knowledge of the position distance rule. This rule helps in reducing the intensity and scattering effects of radiation.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Production of free radicals or ions is alleged to have damaging effects to the human DNA by alteration and mutations. [1][2][3] Apart from the negative effects the effectiveness of x-rays in dental imaging for diagnostic and clinical applications is far too valuable to be negated. 1,4 Biological hazards associated with radiations are divided into stochastic and non-stochastic effects.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[1][2][3] Apart from the negative effects the effectiveness of x-rays in dental imaging for diagnostic and clinical applications is far too valuable to be negated. 1,4 Biological hazards associated with radiations are divided into stochastic and non-stochastic effects. Non-stochastic or deterministic effects are manifested only after a certain specified value of radiation dosage through exposure is breached while stochastic effects have no such threshold value thus may be regarded as more detrimental and difficult to manage.…”

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“…2,4,5,7 The KAP study conducted in January 2017 in Bihar, India revealed a low to average result among undergraduates and graduates regarding radiation biology and protection. 1 The following study was conducted so that it may help us in evaluating the level of knowledge regarding radiological practices that undergraduate and graduates dental practitioners in our set up possess.…”

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Awareness About Dental Radiography Among Dental Students

Sultan¹,

Parvez²,

Qureshi³

2018

J Pak Dent Assoc

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the difference in knowledge and attitude of graduates and undergraduates towards radiological practice and hazards in dentistry. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional questionnaire based study was conducted on the dental students and trainees of a public sector teaching and tertiary care institute. Questionnaire consisted of three sections of multiple choice questions including those of knowledge about dental radiography (05 questions), attitude towards dental radiography (05 questions) and practices pertinent to dental radiography (06 questions). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.0 software. Pearson's Chi Square test was used for the comparison of responses between the two groups at a p=value <0.05. RESULTS: Out of total 900 participants, data of 480 participants were included in the data analysis (postgraduates= 251; undergraduates=229). Descriptive analysis shows that undergraduates had less knowledge and lack attitude and practices towards dental radiography as compared to postgraduate students with significant difference between the two groups (p <0.05). CONCLUSION: This lack of knowledge, attitude and practices among undergraduate students (including house officers) suggest that there is a need to improve the knowledge, attitudes and practices pertinent to basic dental radiography among undergraduate students and house officers and bring it at par to that of postgraduate trainees.

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confidence: 97%

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Awareness About Dental Radiography Among Dental Students

Sultan¹,

Parvez²,

Qureshi³

2018

J Pak Dent Assoc

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental undergraduates and interns on radiographic protection in Iraq.

Ali¹,

Hussein²,

Twair³

2020

ATMPH

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Background: Radiation hazards are harmful and precarious, especially considering professional negligence or ignorance. Objectives: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception (KAP) of undergraduate dental students and interns toward radiation protection protocols. Design: This study is institutional based. Materials and method: The study participants comprised 255 dental undergraduate students and interns, whose curriculum includes dental radiology. Information was collected from each participant through structured questionnaires (18 questions) containing answers in the form of multiple choices. Statistical analysis, frequency distribution and percentage were determined, and chi-square test was performed to evaluate the statistical significance. Results: Among the 255 samples enrolled in the study, 75 were interns and 180 were undergraduates (85 and 95 from third and fourth years, respectively). The overall correct response was 79%, which in descending order was interns (92%) > fourth-year students (86%) > third-year students (60%). Conclusion: The KAP level with regard to radiation protection protocol was highest with interns and the least with the third-year students. This outcome necessitates incessant teaching to ensure maximum safety.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about radiation safety among the undergraduates in Eastern province dental college

Mahabob

Alabdulsalam

Alabduladhem

et al. 2021

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences

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Background: Despite the fact that X-rays have a direct or indirect effect on tissues, imaging techniques have become an important part of modern dentistry, and dentists rely on them for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. This necessitates that dentists have adequate expertise and attitude in order to defend themselves and their patients. Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of clinical side dental students and General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) regarding dental radiation protection safety protocol. Study Design: It is a prospective cross-section study among dental undergraduates and GDPs. Materials and Methods: One hundred and sixteen participants took part in this study and comprised 116 clinical side dental students and GDPs. Participants' data were gathered through a questionnaire that asked about their knowledge and practice of radiation biology, danger, and protection. Collected data subjected to statistical analysis using the SPSS 21. Pearson Chi-square test was done to evaluate the statistical significance. The P value fixed at ≤ 0.05 for significant. Results: From 116 participants, around 89.7%% of the participants believed that dental X-rays are harmful and 81% are having knowledge about annual radiation dose limit for a dentist, and overall, 56% of the participants were aware about the harmful effects of radiation exposure. Conclusion: There is a need to expand the curriculum to provide better exposure to radiation protection and its practice so that these students on graduation will be well-grounded with the principle governing dental radiography.

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Knowledge, attitude, perception toward radiation hazards and protection among dental undergraduate students: A study

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Awareness About Dental Radiography Among Dental Students

Awareness About Dental Radiography Among Dental Students

Knowledge, attitude, and perception of dental undergraduates and interns on radiographic protection in Iraq.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about radiation safety among the undergraduates in Eastern province dental college

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