Hepatitis B: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among the Graduating Dental Students of Odisha: A Web-Based Survey
Introduction: Evaluating the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding Hepatitis B viral infection among the interns of dental colleges in Odisha. Materials and Method: A questionnaire with 20 closed-ended questions was circulated to 269 interns in the dental colleges of Odisha. A total o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_792_24 |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
Evaluating the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding Hepatitis B viral infection among the interns of dental colleges in Odisha.
Materials and Method:
A questionnaire with 20 closed-ended questions was circulated to 269 interns in the dental colleges of Odisha. A total of 243 interns participated in the study and responded on various aspects of Hepatitis B viral infection including symptoms, transmission mechanisms, preventive measures, and immunization.
Results and Conclusion:
The findings revealed that while most dental interns had a basic understanding of Hepatitis B viral infection, significant gaps existed in their knowledge of transmission routes and the importance of vaccination. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |