Identifying monkeypox: do dental professionals have adequate knowledge and awareness?
Ambreen Kaur1, Richa Goel2, Ravinder Singh3
1Department of Orthodontics, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny
|September 28, 2022
Summary
Dental professionals showed low awareness of monkeypox, with many unaware of the disease or its oral symptoms. Enhanced education on emerging infectious diseases like monkeypox is crucial for this group.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Monkeypox has emerged as a global health challenge with a significant increase in cases worldwide.
- Over 18,000 monkeypox cases have been reported globally, including in non-endemic countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge and awareness of monkeypox among dental professionals.
- To identify gaps in understanding regarding monkeypox symptoms and transmission.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 410 dental professionals using a self-designed, close-ended questionnaire.
- Systematic random sampling was employed, and data were analyzed using Chi-square and ANOVA tests.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of participants (24.8%) had never heard of monkeypox.
- Only 31.2% knew about the oral manifestations of monkeypox, and 28% had high knowledge scores.
- Higher knowledge was associated with education level and professional profile; the internet was the primary information source.
Conclusions:
- There is a low level of knowledge regarding monkeypox among dental professionals.
- Urgent need for continuous professional development to stay updated on emerging infectious diseases.
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