Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dental Students and Graduated Dentists Regarding Patients with Hepatitis B and C Infections in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental students and dentists regarding hepatitis infections, highlighting need for improved clinical education.
Key Points
Participants demonstrated a good attitude towards patients with hepatitis B and C infections, but knowledge levels were suboptimal.
Knowledge assessments showed mostly incorrect responses among both dental students and graduated dentists, with no significant difference between groups.
Practice-based evaluation revealed inadequacies for both students and dentists in managing patients with hepatitis infections.
The study emphasizes the necessity for curriculum revisions and enhancements in clinical teaching on hepatitis management.