The knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of nursing staff and medical doctors in South Africa on the relationship between t2dm/dm and periodontal diseases
| dc.contributor.author | Ali Marwa | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jeftha Anthea | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-09T09:33:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-09T09:33:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Periodontitis is a form of periodontal disease that commonly occurs with Diabetes Mellitus. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing periodontitis, which can negatively impact their glycemic control. Addressing both conditions is crucial for better health outcomes. Medical professionals, particularly doctors and nurses, play a critical role in early oral health guidance, as patients are more likely to visit medical offices than dental clinics. It is therefore essential that these healthcare providers understand the link between diabetes and periodontal disease. Aim: This study aimed to assess and analyse the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) of medical professionals (doctors and nurses) regarding the relationship between DM and PD Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire on the REDCap® platform. Participants were recruited through email lists and professional networks. 200 responses were collected, with 167 fully completed and included in the analysis. The study evaluated participants' knowledge of the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease (DM-PD), their attitudes toward integrating oral health into diabetes management, and their actual practices of interdisciplinary collaboration. Results: The study included 167 participants: 83 general medical doctors, 47 specialist doctors, and 37 nurse practitioners. Females represented 58.7% of the sample, with 98 females (58.7%), 64 males (38.3%), and 5 individuals (2.99%) who chose not to disclose their gender. Specialist doctors had the highest knowledge scores; however, significant gaps were observed across all groups. Nurses demonstrated the lowest engagement in knowledge and interdisciplinary practices, highlighting the need for targeted education. The report includes detailed scores on knowledge, attitudes, and practices, as well as comparisons among the different participant groups. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | N/A | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10566/20855 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of the Western Cape | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | N/A | |
| dc.subject | Diabetes mellitus (DM | |
| dc.subject | ) | |
| dc.subject | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) | |
| dc.subject | Health care professionals' Knowledge | |
| dc.subject | Attitude | |
| dc.subject | Practice | |
| dc.title | The knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of nursing staff and medical doctors in South Africa on the relationship between t2dm/dm and periodontal diseases | |
| dc.type | Thesis |