Research Article
Volume 19 Issue 10 - 2020
Public Perception of Cross Infection Control in Dentistry in Karachi
Yousuf Ali Lakdawala1*, Sabeen Masood2, Sandhal Akhtar3, Mariyam Usman3 and Sarah Billoo3
1Professor, General Surgery Department, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan
2B.D.S, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan
3BDS 3rd Year Student, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan
*Corresponding Author: Yousuf Ali Lakdawala, Professor, General Surgery Department, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan.
Received: August 24, 2020; Published: September 30, 2020



Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and analyze the public’s perception of cross infection control among the patients seen at the dental outpatient department of Altamash institute Of Dental Medicine, Karachi. It was carried out from mid-December 2019 to mid-February 2020. A description based cross-sectional survey was carried out on 160 patients. Patients were asked their name, age, gender and education were recorded in the questionnaire. It was further categorized to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, practices and behaviour pattern associated with cross infection control. Among all patients (58) were female and (102) were male. Study showed that (63%) people do not avoid dental visits or delay them due to the perception of cross infection while only (37%) people avoid dental visits due to cross infection.

Keywords: Infection Control; Public Perception; Dental Practice; Dentist

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Citation: Yousuf Ali Lakdawala., et al. “Public Perception of Cross Infection Control in Dentistry in Karachi”. EC Dental Science 19.10 (2020): 205-209.

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