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Hepatitis B: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among the Graduating Dental Students of Odisha: A
Shubham Kashyap1, Balaji Manohar1, Anmol K Bali2
1Department of Periodontology, KIIT Deemed to be University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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.
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