considering the increase number of occupational injuries, The aim of this study is to assess the current level of knowledge, attitude and practice of fifth year dental students as regards post exposure prophylaxis.
Injuries from occupational accidents are associated with agents of biological risk, as they are the gateway to serious and potentially lethal infectious diseases. Several studies have demonstrated that dental students are among the most vulnerable to blood-borne exposure due to both their limited and restricted working area and developing skills level. This situation makes the use of post exposure prophylaxis is very important. Therefore, this study is conducting to evaluate the awareness level of fifth year dental students regarding post exposure prophylaxis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
420
Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of fifth year dental students regarding Post Exposure Prophylaxis.
the questionnaire will be given to students to be filled in one of their clinical sections
Time frame: one day
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