The knowledge, attitude and practice level of dental auxiliaries regarding oral health care for pregnant patients in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Background :The purpose of this research was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental auxiliaries related to oral health care for pregnant patientsin the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire survey was conducted. The knowledge, attitude, and practice were rated using the Likert scale out of 5. Knowledge and practice were categorized using bloom's cut off point methods (80% and above isgood, and less than 80% is bad) . Concerningattitude, (80% and above is positive, and less than 80% is negative) The questionnaires were sent to all  dental hygienists and assistants (N=358), and responses were collected from 218. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was utilised to c

SUBMITTER: Alibrahim D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061033 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature