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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Natural Disaster Management Among Dentists in Southeastern Iran: A
Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam1, Fatemeh Karami Nadik2, Amir Mohammad Sabzi3
1Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran.
Health Science Reports
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Iranian dentists demonstrate strong knowledge, positive attitudes, and effective practices in disaster risk management. Integrating dentists into national disaster response systems can enhance emergency preparedness and public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Medicine
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Disasters significantly impact healthcare systems, necessitating robust risk management strategies.
- Dentists possess valuable skills for disaster response, yet their preparedness is understudied.
- Understanding dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in disaster risk management is crucial for effective integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dentists in Iran regarding natural disaster risk management.
- To identify factors correlating with dentists' KAP in disaster risk management.
- To explore the potential role of dentists in national disaster response frameworks.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 general and specialist dentists in Kerman city, Iran.
- Data were collected using a researcher-designed questionnaire assessing KAP of natural disaster risk management.
- Convenience sampling was employed for participant recruitment.
Main Results:
- Dentists exhibited high knowledge (92.6%), desirable attitudes (99.3%), and effective practices (94%) in disaster risk management.
- Higher knowledge was associated with older age (>46 years), marriage, working in both private and public clinics, and extensive experience (>21 years).
- Positive attitudes were linked to marriage, working in both settings, and less experience (<10 years). Age and dual practice settings predicted higher knowledge and positive attitudes, respectively.
Conclusions:
- Iranian dentists possess substantial capacity for disaster risk management, evidenced by high KAP levels.
- Formal recognition and integration of dentists into the national disaster management system are recommended.
- Standardized protocols and interdisciplinary training are essential to optimize the dental profession's role in emergency response.
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