H1N1 Influenza: Assessment of knowledge and awareness of private dental health professionals of a Tricity

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Abstract

Background:

Influenza like Swine flu virus has posed a greater risk of occupational transmission to dental professionals as it can spread through the aerosols.

Aim:

To assess knowledge and awareness of private dental health care professionals regarding swine flu of a Tricity in India.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 255 private dentists practising in the Tricity. A self-administered, anonymous, multiple choice type questionnaire was administered to gather information. The questionnaire contained 12 questions on knowledge and awareness regarding swine flu keeping in view the time constraints. Statistical analysis was done using ANOVA and student t-test.

Results:

Awareness regarding mode of transmission of swine flu were reported positively by 88.5% of subjects. About 24.6% of subjects reported about having encountered a swine flu patient at their clinic. Preventive measures to prevent spread of swine flu were known to 71.2% of subjects. Statistically significant association of mean knowledge scores was noted with education level ( P = 0.015) and working profile ( P = 0.017) of the subjects.

Conclusion:

The results of the present review showed that some knowledge gaps existed among dentists regarding some important aspects of swine flu. Therefore, there is an urgent need for training and continuous education programs regarding infectious diseases.

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Awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the swine influenza pandemic among the Saudi public

Hanan Balkhy, Mostafa Abolfotouh, Rawabi H Al-Hathlool … (2010)

Background During an infectious disease outbreak, it is critical to learn as much as possible about the concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. Such information can be crucial to the improvement of communication efforts by public health officials and clinicians. The aim of this study was to identify awareness, attitudes, and practices related to influenza A (H1N1) among the Saudi public. Methods A cross-sectional study of 1,548 adult subjects recruited from various shopping malls in Riyadh and Jeddah was conducted. All of the subjects were interviewed using a questionnaire that tested their knowledge, attitudes, and use of precautionary measures in relation to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Results More than half (54.3%, 840/1548) of the participants showed high concern, 43.7%(677/1548) showed a low level of knowledge, and 60.8%(941/1548) had taken minimal or no precautionary measures. After adjusting for other variables, education level was the only significant predictor of the level of concern (p < 0.001), while greater precautionary measures were taken by participants who were male (p < 0.001), older (p = 0.047), better educated (p = 0.04), and more knowledgeable (p < 0.001). More than one-third (38.3%) of participants were not convinced that the MOH reports about the disease were true, and only 16.1% of the participants reported receiving information from health providers. Conclusions High concern did not translate into a higher compliance with precautionary recommendations, possibly due to the low level of knowledge about the disease among the public. Frequent communication between physicians and the public is recommended to help dispel myths about the disease and to spread better information about the role that the public can play in limiting the spread of the disease.

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Adaptation of Human Influenza Viruses to Swine

Daniela S Rajão, Amy Vincent, Daniel R. Perez (2019)

A large diversity of influenza A viruses (IAV) within the H1N1/N2 and H3N2 subtypes circulates in pigs globally, with different lineages predominating in specific regions of the globe. A common characteristic of the ecology of IAV in swine in different regions is the periodic spillover of human seasonal viruses. Such human viruses resulted in sustained transmission in swine in several countries, leading to the establishment of novel IAV lineages in the swine host and contributing to the genetic and antigenic diversity of influenza observed in pigs. In this review we discuss the frequent occurrence of reverse-zoonosis of IAV from humans to pigs that have contributed to the global viral diversity in swine in a continuous manner, describe host-range factors that may be related to the adaptation of these human-origin viruses to pigs, and how these events could affect the swine industry.

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A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of Italian dentists toward immunization.

Carmelo Nobile, Paolo Marinelli, I F Angelillo … (2007)

This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and compliance to immunization guidelines among dental health-care professionals in Italy. A questionnaire was mailed to a random sample of 1000 dentists on demographic and professional characteristics; knowledge regarding infectious diseases that can be acquired/transmitted by the dentist and the vaccinations recommended; attitudes regarding the vaccinations; self-assessed information about previous vaccinations. A total of 369 dentists responded. Only 44.1 and 32.4% correctly indicated all infections that can be acquired or transmitted during their activity. Half of the dentists knew that they should be vaccinated against hepatitis B and influenza and this knowledge was significantly higher in those older, who correctly indicated that hepatitis B and influenza can be acquired and transmitted during their activity, and in those with a positive attitude towards vaccinations. Those younger, involved in specialties with low blood contact, and who did not know that hepatitis B and influenza are vaccinations recommended, were more likely to believe that is important for them to receive vaccinations. A large proportion (85.7%) reported receiving the hepatitis B vaccine, but only 56.2% the three doses. Those with a lower number of years of activity, those who knew that hepatitis B can be acquired by the dentist, those who did not need information, and those who were informed from guidelines, educational courses, and dental associations were more likely to have received the three doses or to be natural immunizated. Training and educational interventions are needed to improve knowledge and immunization coverage.

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Journal ID (nlm-ta): J Family Med Prim Care

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Family Med Prim Care

Journal ID (publisher-id): JFMPC

Title: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow (India )

ISSN (Print): 2249-4863

ISSN (Electronic): 2278-7135

Publication date (Print): July 2019

Volume: 8

Issue: 7

Pages: 2229-2233

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[1 ] Department of Public Health Dentistry, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Jammu, J and K, India

[2 ] Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Ferozepur, Punjab, India

[3 ] Department of Prosthodontics, Rayat and Bhahra Dental College and Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, India

[4 ] Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

[5 ] Department of Public Health Dentistry, BRS Dental College and Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana, India

[6 ] Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta, Assam, India

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Address for correspondence: Dr. Ramandeep Singh Gambhir, Reader and Head, BRS Dental College and Hospital, Panchkula - 134 118, Haryana, India. E-mail: raman2g@ 123456yahoo.com

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Publisher ID: JFMPC-8-2229

DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_381_19

PMC ID: 6691439

SO-VID: 457282fb-d5c7-4b51-833a-dcb3c70f1cce

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Date received : 11 May 2019

Date revision received : 13 May 2019

Date accepted : 11 June 2019

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