Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Publication: Knowledge and awareness about herpes labialis among dental clinical students: a survey
Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018;4(6):1351-1354.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20184235
Abstract
Background Herpes virus (HSV) is a worldwide healthcare problem. Dental health care professionals are at a high risk of infection by HSV. The present study investigated the knowledge and awareness of HSV infection among dental Interns in dental colleges.
Methods This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire consisting of questions on students’ knowledge and awareness regarding HSV was used. Data of 126 participants were analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) version 22.0.
Results Overall, the participants showed only a fair level of knowledge about HSV. As the respondents of the study were clinical dental students, it was expected to have a high level of awareness.
Conclusions These unsatisfactory findings emphasize the necessity of continued education about HSV in order to improve knowledge and awareness of dental students regarding HSV.
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Affiliations
- Department of ENT, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Dermatology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India