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knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatricians regarding early childhood caries and infant’s oral health: a cross-sectional study / A cross-sectional study
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Abstract
The current study assessed the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of 141 Pediatricians Regarding Early Childhood Caries and Infant’s oral health by using a structured questionnaire composed of 30 closed-ended multiple-choice questions. The questionnaire was presented in two forms: hard copies (printed forms) and online google forms.
The scoring of KAP of pediatricians regarding ECC and IOH was measured on a two-point scale. The minimum score was 0 and the maximum one was 12, of which a score of 6 and less was considered poor, and a score of 7 and more was considered good. The results were used to evaluate the relation between the qualifications and the different parameters of KAP regarding ECC and IOH, and the relation between the years of practice and the different parameters of KAP regarding ECC and IOH.
The results of the current study revealed that a significantly high percentage of the respondents had good knowledge, good attitude, and good practice level regarding ECC and IOH. There was no significant relation between the qualification of pediatricians and the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding ECC and IOH. While there was no significant relation between the years of experience ofpediatricians and the level of knowledge, and practice regarding ECC and IOH. The relation with the attitude level regarding ECC and IOH.was significant, with a significantly higher percentage of the respondents with good attitude having less than 5 years of experience or having 5-10 years of experience.
Education and clinical training about basic oral health-related issues should be included in the curriculum of medical education and training. Furthermore, residency, continuous education, and training programs such as online or distance training for pediatricians, workshops, and seminars should be considered.