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Published on: November 13, 2013
Saudi dental students' perceptions on sustainable development goals and sustainable dental practice
Sanjida Haque1, Mohammad Nurunnabi2, Tahsinul Haque3
1Center of Excellence in Cyber-Security; Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. sahaque@psu.edu.sa.
Objectives:
This study utilised a cross-sectional survey design to assess the levels of knowledge and awareness among 841 undergraduate dental students from Saudi Arabia regarding sustainable development goals (SDGs) and sustainable dental practices (SDP).
Materials And Methods:
A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to adults aged between 18 and 35 years of both genders, from November 2022 to November 2023. The study has obtained appropriate ethical approval.
Results:
Participants exhibited a moderate level of knowledge and awareness regarding the SDGs, while demonstrating a high level of awareness specifically related to the SDP. The presence of a correlation between gender-associated beliefs and pro-environmental behaviours is apparent. Additionally, it has been observed that participants who engage in clinical activities exhibit a heightened level of awareness concerning SDP.
Conclusions:
By assessing dental students' current knowledge and awareness of the SDGs and SDP, we can inform stakeholders in the dental industry about how to enhance sustainability competence and develop dental policy curricula. This will better prepare students to serve as educators as well as professionals, aligning with their commitment to integrating the principles and objectives of various SDGs and SDP into dental education and practice.
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