KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF ENDODONTICS PGS ON COVID 19: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
*Dr. Rohini Pawar, Dr. Akshay Phuke, Dr. Siddhesh Gholap, Dr. Mahesh Shrimangale, Dr. Ajinkya Vernekar and Dr. Snehal Kamble
Abstract
Background: The viral disease Covid 19 which is caused due to corona virus mainly affects the respiratory system. It was first identified in China at Wuhan province. The Endodontics are more prone to get infected from this disease as they are in close face to face contact with patient while doing treatment. There are also chanches of spreading infection of this disease by exposure of Endodontics to saliva, blood and the other body fluids. The spread of infection can been controlled by dental education, giving adqueate knowledge to everyone regarding the disease and suggesting various preventive procedure and treatment protocol. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the knowledge, attitude, awareness of Covid -19 among Endodontics PGS. Materials and Methods: The question list was prepared and divided into four sections and given to 200 Endodontics PGS on online data. The data response of all were taken and tabulated. Result: The result of the study stated that there was significant awareness and knowledge of Covid 19 among Endodontics PGS. They should follow all the protocols and take all preventive measures to avoid the spread of the disease. Conclusion: The study concluded that the PGs have knowledge and awareness about the Covid 19 and they will take all necessary precaution to prevent the spread of disease.
Keywords: Covid 19, endodontics, knowledge, awareness, saliva, blood.
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