Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Orthodontists, Pediatricians and General Dentists Regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Document Type : مقالههای پژوهشی
Authors
1 Dentist, School of Dentistry, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
4 Postgraduate student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 84 orthodontists, pediatric dentists and general dentists working in private offices and clinics in Isfahan during 2020-2021 were selected. Data collection was performed using a self-administered questionnaire whose validity and reliability were confirmed. The data were analyzed using ANOVA, T- test and Kruskal-Wallis tests (α = 0.05))
Results: The mean knowledge score (P < 0.001) and attitude score (P = 0.010) were significantly different among dentists, orthodontic specialists and pediatric dentists, but the mean practice score among general dentists, orthodontic specialists and pediatric dentists showed no significant difference (P = 0.777). As the age of dentists increased, their awareness and attitude also increased..
Conclusion: Orthodontists and pediatric dentists have a higher level of knowledge, attitude and practice compared to general dentists, so in order to increase the parameters measured in general dentists, holding additional training courses is necessary.
Highlights
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Fatemeh Foroughi: Google Scholar, PubMed
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