Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pediatricians toward Early Childhood Caries in Upper Egypt (A Cross-Sectional Study )

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1 Demonstrator of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Nahda University

2 Lecturer of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University.

3 Associate Professor of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University

Abstract

Aim of the study: Evaluation of the pediatricians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward early childhood caries (ECC) in Upper Egypt.

Subjects and Methods: A survey was conducted among 215 pediatricians working in 3 governorates in Upper Egypt: Beni Suef, Minia, and Qena. The survey included questions regarding the demographic characteristics of the participants, and questions assessing pediatricians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward ECC. Both paper-based and online forms of the survey were available to deliver the questionnaire.

Results: Two-thirds of the participants (66.1%) had moderate knowledge of ECC and almost all the participants (99.1%) showed a good attitude. Regarding practices, 98.1% of pediatricians provided dietary habits advice, 66% of them recommended different preventive measures and 93.5% recommended regular tooth brushing. Pediatricians working at educational hospitals showed the highest statistically significant knowledge level (p = 0.001, Effect size = 0.082).

Conclusions: Pediatricians in Upper Egypt had moderate knowledge, a good attitude, and a satisfactory level of practice toward ECC.

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Egyptian Dental Journal
Volume 69, Issue 4 - Serial Number 1
October (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)
October 2023
Pages 2583-2589

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