Validation of a Questionnaire on COVID-19 Knowledge and Attitude for Dental Patients
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A new questionnaire was developed to assess dental patients' knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19. This tool is validated and reliable for use in dental settings and future epidemics.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Dental Research
- Epidemiology
Background
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted dental care delivery and patient behaviors.
- Assessing patient knowledge and attitudes is crucial for infection control in dental settings.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop and validate a bilingual (English and Persian) questionnaire.
- To evaluate dental patients' knowledge and attitudes concerning COVID-19.
Main Methods
- Literature review to design the initial questionnaire.
- Translation into Persian and expert review for content validity (I-CVI, S-CVI/Ave).
- Reliability testing using Cronbach's alpha in English and Persian-speaking populations.
Main Results
- The questionnaire underwent revisions based on expert feedback and statistical analysis.
- Final version comprises 55 items across six sections.
- Reliability and validity were confirmed for assessing COVID-19 knowledge and attitudes.
Conclusions
- The developed questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing dental patients' knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19.
- This tool can be utilized in dental settings during pandemics and for future infectious disease outbreaks.
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