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Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-7 | Issue-03 | 86-95
Original Research Article
Dental Students and Blood Borne Pathogens; Occupational Exposure, Reporting, Knowledge and Attitude of Riyadh Based Clinical Dental Students
Shahzeb Ansari, Mohammed AlMuhanna, Ali AlNahwi, Naif Alkathery, Sultan Althakafi, Mohammed Alshehab
Published : March 20, 2022
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2022.v07i03.002
Abstract
Introduction: Bloodborne exposures (BBEs) are of substantial concern throughout the clinical education of dental students. Developments in the incidence and type of BBEs should be thoroughly examined and assessed and suitable safety mechanisms and work practices be applied to decrease the frequency of BBEs. Materials and methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted among the dental students in Riyadh using an online survey. Dental universities in Riyadh were contacted and participants were requested to fill up the survey. 505 students from clinical levels were utilized in this study. Results: 66.5% had their Hep B vaccination done, 37.3% had their post HBV serology done, 65.5% had no previous exposure to bloodborne pathogen and 3.6% having more than 5 exposures previously. Conclusion: Knowledge seemed adequate, but the attitude and reporting protocol was lacking.
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