Knowledge, attitude and practices of pediatricians regarding the prevention of oral diseases in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatricians are in an ideal position to advise families about the prevention and management of oral diseases in children. The objective of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the prevention of oral diseases among pediatricians in Italy.

Methods

A systematic random sample of 1000 pediatricians received a questionnaire on socio-demographic and practice characteristics; knowledge on risk factors; attitude and practices towards the prevention of oral diseases.

Results

A total of 507 pediatricians participated. More than half knew the main risk factors for oral diseases and this knowledge was higher in primary care pediatricians (p = 0.007), in those with a higher number of hours worked per week (p = 0.012), and who believed

SUBMITTER: Di Giuseppe G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1543635 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature