Knowledge and awareness regarding hepatitis B infection amongst dental students in northern parts of India: A cross section study

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Author Details : Haramandeep Singh*, Chander Shekhar Singh, Pavleen Kaur

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 137-139

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2020.030

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Abstract

Hepatitis B virus transmission in a dental setting more commonly occurs due to inadequate/improper use
of safety measures by the dentist. This particular study evaluated the hepatitis B virus infection related
awareness among dental graduates. A validated questionnaire regarding the awareness about hepatitis
infection and various infection control measures was distributed among the students of different year
of study in undergraduate bachelor dental graduate program. Final year students showed an increased
awareness when compared to third year students. There is need for improving the knowledge among
the nonclinical students, mainly on transmission of virus through salivary contact. The overall awareness
among the students is only fairly satisfying, which signifies the need for continued infection control
education among the students.

Keywords: Knowledge, Awareness, Dental students, Hepatitis B.

How to cite : Singh H , Singh C S , Kaur P , Knowledge and awareness regarding hepatitis B infection amongst dental students in northern parts of India: A cross section study. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2020;6(3):137-139

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