Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Health Care Workers towards Infection Control in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan
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Date
2023
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Background: Infection Control is a significant issue for health care systems and is a major public health concern. Dental practitioners are at high risk for cross infection. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health care workers toward infection control measures in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital.
Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted among all oral health care workers in the clinics at Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital. Data was obtained using a structured self-administered questionnaire and SPSS V 28 software for analysis.
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Magister Chirurgiae Dentium (MChD)
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Cross infection, Dental teaching hospital, World Health Organisation, HIV infection, Blood borne pathogen