Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Care to Geriatric Patients

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT06889194

Cairo University1,000 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this observational study (Cross sectional study) is to assess the level of knowledge of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists about the oral health care needs of geriatric patients and to evaluate the attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care. The data collection by validated questionnaires. The Dentists would fill out structured surveys addressing their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers regarding geriatric dental care.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

1,000

Conditions

Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan * Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care. * Age: 20-60 years Exclusion Criteria: * • Dentists Not Providing Geriatric Care: Dentists who exclusively work with Paediatric and do not treat elderly populations will be excluded.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

primary outcome: knowledge about geriatric oral health. Measured through a validated questionnaire (Madunic et al., 2021). Includes categories on demographics, opinion, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers. Source of Data: Responses to a validated questionnaire administered to Egyptian and Sudanese dentists. Methods of Assessment (Measurement): * Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses. * Questions covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers. Comparability of Assessment Methods: The same questionnaire was used for all participants, ensuring uniformity.

Secondary Outcomes

Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

secondary outcome: Attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care Methods of Assessment (Measurement): \- Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses.

Time frame: from April 2025 to December 2026