DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_792_24 ISSN: 0976-4879
Hepatitis B: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among the Graduating Dental Students of Odisha: A Web-Based Survey
Shubham Kashyap, Balaji Manohar, Anmol K. Bali, Nitin Sharma, Meenu Dhiman, Ajaypal Singh, Pratyush Mishra, S. BhuvaneshwariABSTRACT
Introduction:
Evaluating the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding Hepatitis B viral infection among the interns of dental colleges in Odisha.
Materials and Method:
A questionnaire with 20 closed-ended questions was circulated to 269 interns in the dental colleges of Odisha. A total of 243 interns participated in the study and responded on various aspects of Hepatitis B viral infection including symptoms, transmission mechanisms, preventive measures, and immunization.
Results and Conclusion:
The findings revealed that while most dental interns had a basic understanding of Hepatitis B viral infection, significant gaps existed in their knowledge of transmission routes and the importance of vaccination.