Apprehension of dental treatment and awareness of virtual dental consultation among rural population in Karnataka during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Ganesh Prasad B R ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Population ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Severe Pneumonia ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Set Up

Background: The goal of “Health for All” initiated by WHO envisions securing the health and well-being of people across the globe. SARS-COV-2 coronavirus discovered in December 2019 is said to cause severe pneumonia characterized by fever, cough, shortness of breath and was declared as a global pandemic by WHO. In India the second wave of coronavirus has caused lot of problems with hospitals and medical facilities overwhelmed. WHO and CDC has recommended several biosafety measures and guidelines due to high risk of contamination during dental care. Covid-19 pandemic risk and lockdown measures to curtail the transmission has led to suspension of dental healthcare to the public in many places. Teleconsultation/ Telehealth refers to interactions that happen between a clinician and a patient for the purpose of providing diagnostic or therapeutic advice through electronic means. Teledentistry a subunit of telehealth can be used in routine dental practise to avoid unnecessary exposure of the healthy subjects to the suspects and to decrease the possibility of transmission in dental office. Methodology: A quantitative dichotomous cross-sectional questionnaire survey will be conducted among the rural population. The study population will be chosen randomly among rural population. Only adults will be considered in the survey. Researcher made Questions will be given to the participants in hard copy. The questions will include the Demographic data, Gender, accessibility of dental set up and dentists and awareness of dental tele-consultations. Data obtained will be utilised to assess the accessibility of dental treatment for the public and mode of dental tele consultation preference among rural population. Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of concerns regarding the safety during dental procedures. Since the risk of transmission is high due to the very nature of the procedure, assessing the awareness in rural population is crucial. Teledentistry can play a key role in bridging the dental issues and the accessibility of dentists. Proper protocol about its usage with training about it to the dental professionals would be advised. Further steps are required to create awareness about it in the rural population.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on COVID-19 among Patients Attending a Private Dental College in Jeddah

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanthi Vanka ◽  
Futon Mohammed Alharbi ◽  
Raghad Sameer Baljoon ◽  
Rahaf Abdullah Albakri ◽  
Rewaa Fadil Alturkistani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Programs ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Promotional Materials ◽  
Set Up

Introduction: The close proximity to the patient’s oropharyngeal region and also involved aerosol production presents a potential high risk for the transmission of disease across patients and dental health practitioners. This requires dentists and patients to be aware of the risks of contracting coronavirus from the patient’s perspective when they seek dental treatment. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the patients toward the dental visits during the pandemic crisis. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted in IBN Sina National College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 6th July, 2020 to 24th July 2020. All the patients who had visited the dental clinics attached to the dental college were sent online google docs form with a consent through WhatsApp. Questions were divided into 2 sections, one section related to demographic data of participants like age, gender, education level, frequency of dental visits and the other section related to patients’ perspective with regards to the coronavirus infection in the dental set up. The results were analysed using SPSS version 23. Results: The questionnaire was sent to all the patients online and all of them had responded to the survey. Majority of the patients {1757 (80.9%)} have knowledge about the COVID-19 disease signs, symptoms, transmission and complications. Among these respondents 6.6% (144) had routinely visited a dentist, 8.8% (192) had sometimes visited a dentist and only 0.3% (7) visited a dentist only once and they generally try to avoid visiting a dentist. Conclusion: At a clinical level, education is limited only to the patients who approach the dentists. At a community level, government, dental colleges and dentists have to take several measures in educating the public in equipping them with health promotional materials. Community-based online programs should be planned and implemented by different levels of administration.

Conflict Avoidance in Old Age

GeroPsych ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Oberhauser ◽  
Andreas B. Neubauer ◽  
Eva-Marie Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Conflict Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Lifespan ◽  
Set Up

Abstract. Conflict avoidance increases across the adult lifespan. This cross-sectional study looks at conflict avoidance as part of a mechanism to regulate belongingness needs ( Sheldon, 2011 ). We assumed that older adults perceive more threats to their belongingness when they contemplate their future, and that they preventively react with avoidance coping. We set up a model predicting conflict avoidance that included perceptions of future nonbelonging, termed anticipated loneliness, and other predictors including sociodemographics, indicators of subjective well-being and perceived social support (N = 331, aged 40–87). Anticipated loneliness predicted conflict avoidance above all other predictors and partially mediated the age-association of conflict avoidance. Results suggest that belongingness regulation accounts may deepen our understanding of conflict avoidance in the second half of life.

Public Sector Employment, Quality of Government, and Well-Being: A Global Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 223386592110117
Author(s):  
Robert Davidson ◽  
Alexander Pacek ◽  
Benjamin Radcliff
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Global Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Political Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Employment Quality ◽  
The Impact

While a growing literature within the study of subjective well-being demonstrates the impact of socio-political factors on subjective well-being, scholars have conspicuously failed to consider the role of the size and scope of government as determinants of well-being. Where such studies exist, the focus is largely on the advanced industrial democracies of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development. In this study, we examine the size of the public sector as a determinant of cross-national variation in life satisfaction across a worldwide sample. Our findings strongly suggest that as the public sector grows, subjective well-being increases as well, conditional on the extent of quality of government. Using cross-sectional data on 84 countries, we show this relationship has an independent and separable impact from other economic and political factors.

scholarly journals 967. Concordance of Antibiotic Prescribing with the Proposed American Dental Association Acute Oral Infection Guidelines within Veterans Affairs (VA) Dentistry

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S31-S32
Author(s):  
Daniel Carlsen ◽  
Katie J Suda ◽  
Ursula C Patel ◽  
Gretchen Gibson ◽  
Marianne M Jurasic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Apical Periodontitis ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
American Dental Association ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Irreversible Pulpitis

Abstract Background US dentists prescribe 10% of outpatient antibiotics. However, assessing the appropriateness of dental antibiotic prescribing has been challenging due to a lack of guidelines for common infections. In 2019, the American Dental Association proposed clinical practice guidelines (CPG) on the management of common acute oral infections for the first time. Our objective was to describe national baseline antibiotic prescribing for the treatment of irreversible pulpitis, apical periodontitis, and acute apical abscess prior to the release of the proposed CPG. Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of national VA data from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. We identified cases of irreversible pulpitis, apical periodontitis, and acute apical abscess using ICD-10-CM codes. Patient demographics, facility location, medical conditions, dental procedure codes (“CDTs”), and diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) codes were extracted from the VA Corporate Data Warehouse. Antibiotics prescribed by a dentist within 7 days of a visit were included. Multivariable logistic regression identified variables associated with antibiotic prescribing for each infection. Results Of the 470,039 VA dental visits with oral infections coded, 25% of irreversible pulpitis, 41% of apical periodontitis, and 61% of acute apical abscess visits received antibiotics. Amoxicillin was prescribed most frequently. Although the median days’ supply was 7 days, prolonged use of antibiotics was frequent (9.2% of irreversible pulpitis, 17.8% of apical periodontitis, 28.7% of acute apical abscess received antibiotics for ≥8 days). Of the irreversible pulpitis visits with antibiotics prescribed, 20.0% received ≥2 antibiotics. Patients with high-risk cardiac conditions, prosthetic joints, and certain dental procedures were associated with receipt of antibiotics (table). Conclusion Prior to the release of the ADA guidelines, 75.8% and 59.4% of irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis were concordant with proposed recommendations. These data identify opportunities to improve prescribing and serve as a benchmark for future outpatient antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Future work should assess definitive dental treatment and populations without access to oral health care. Disclosures All Authors: No reported Disclosures.

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Fresh Dental Graduates, Dental Surgeons and Specialists of Multan about Different LA Techniques for Mandibular Teeth: A cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1745-1748
Author(s):  
Zaid Bin Sohail ◽  
Muhammad Salman Chishty ◽  
M. Shairaz Sadiq ◽  
Farhan Riaz ◽  
Mehwish Munawar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Block ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽  
Mandibular Nerve ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Practitioners

Objective: To assess the knowledge about different mandibular nerve block techniques of fresh dental graduates, dental surgeons and specialists to attain mandibular nerve block for dental treatment in Multan. Design of the Study: It was a cross-sectional survey. Study Settings: This study was carried out at Department of Dentistry at Multan Medical & Dental College, Nishtar Institute of dentistry (Nishtar Medical University) and Bakhtawer Amin Dental College from August 2019 to August 2020. Material and Methods: The study involved 220 respondents. The questionnaire was administered to fresh dental graduates (house officers) and dental surgeons in 3 dental colleges of Multan, and was collected on the same day. House officers who did not return the forms were reminded personally and contacted on the phone thrice over the following week. Results of the Study: The frequency of respondants who could administer Gow-Gates without supervison was 20.9% (n=46). Participants from NID, Multan had the highest frequency (35.3%) with the lowest in BIMDC (16.6%)and MMDC(20.6%). The differences were non-significant (p=0.19). Significantly higher frequency of male respondants (10%, n=22) claimed they could administer Gow-Gates without supervison compared to female respondants (5.4%, n=12, p=0.012, Chi-Square). Training for Gow-Gates had been received by 12.7% (n=28) of the House Officers and dental surgeons. The Highest frequency of training was in NID, Multan (5.4%, n= 12, p= 0.016, chi-square). Conclusion: The majority of the dental practitioners of Multan used IANB as their primary LA technique and intraligamental injections as a supplemental LA technique in their clinics to attain mandibular molars anesthesia for general dental procedures like fillings, root canals and extractions. Keywords: Mandibular local anesthesia, Inferior alveolar nerve block, Gow-Gates technique

scholarly journals Patient’s knowledge about HIV and willingness toward rapid HIV oral testing in dental settings, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5349
Author(s):  
Vibha Joshi ◽  
Nitin Kumar Joshi ◽  
Komal Bajaj
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Test ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Dental Patient ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
The Difference

Background: As various dental procedures can transmit HIV, rapid HIV oral testing facilities in dental settings could play a major role in prevention of HIV infection. Being most popular HIV testing methods worldwide, the rapid HIV oral test is not available in India and its level of acceptance in Indian dental settings is unexplored. This study conducted with the objective to assess patient’s knowledge about HIV and their willingness toward rapid HIV oral testing in dental settings.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two dental clinics selected from two different largest mixed socioeconomic housing societies of Jodhpur respectively. A semi structured questionnaire consisting of demographics, respondent’s general knowledge towards AIDS/HIV infection, willingness towards HIV rapid oral test was developed for data collection. Standard descriptive statistics were calculated and comparisons between demographic data and willingness to get tested in dental setting, awareness for HIV etc. were analyzed.Results: Total of 473 age-eligible patients were surveyed out of which 214 were males. The difference about the knowledge of HIV/AIDS between two groups of education levels (p<0.05) was statistically significant and almost 82% of these respondents were willing to have HIV oral rapid saliva testing as a part of regular dental appointment.Conclusions: It can be concluded that dental patient generally are willing for HIV rapid oral testing, but additional studies are needed to explore relevant policy implications.

scholarly journals Correlates of above-average cognitive performance among older adults: the SABE study

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 1977-1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique Salmazo da Silva ◽  
Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte ◽  
Fabíola Bof de Andrade ◽  
Ana Teresa de Abreu Ramos Cerqueira ◽  
Jair Lício Ferreira Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sabe Study ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

This study aimed to identify factors associated with optimal global cognitive performance among older adults in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of community-dwelling older adults who participated in the SABE Study (Health, Well-Being and Ageing) in 2006. The dependent variable was cognitive performance, categorized as “normal” or “optimal”. The independent variables were socio-demographic data, lifestyle and health conditions. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, followed by multiple logistic regression (significance set at 5%). Optimal cognitive performance was found in 28.4% of the sample, representing 730,051 older adults. Optimal performance was associated with a younger age, a report of no difficulties regarding instrumental activities of daily living, non-abusive alcohol intake, self-rated income sufficient to meet one’s daily needs and contact with family and friends. Optimal cognitive performance among older adults is associated with conditions favoring participation and independence.

Anxiety and Spiritual Well-Being in Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssika Leão Fabbris ◽  
Ana Cláudia Mesquita ◽  
Sílvia Caldeira ◽  
Ana Maria Pimenta Carvalho ◽  
Emilia Campos de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
The Mean

Purpose: To analyze the relation between anxiety and spiritual well-being in undergraduate nursing students. Design: Cross sectional, correlational, and survey design. Method: A total of 169 students from a Brazilian Nursing School completed three instruments: demographic data, Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Findings: The mean score of SWBS was high, and the mean score of BAI was low. When experiencing anxiety, there was lower probability of experiencing high spiritual well-being. For those students considering religiosity very important, the score of SWBS was high. Students scoring lower in SWBS had more probability of experiencing moderate/high anxiety. Conclusions: Higher scores of SWBS and importance given to religiosity were related to lower scores of BAI. Also, the performance and score of spiritual well-being were related to anxiety scores. Further research is worthy to identify and validate which educational aspects could promote spiritual well-being and reduce anxiety as well as research to analyze the relation between spiritual well-being score and learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Health emergency preparedness: an assessment of primary schools in Abakaliki, South-Eastern Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1436
Author(s):  
Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu ◽  
Clifford Onuorah Okike ◽  
Maria Nwakaego Anyansi ◽  
James Osaeloka Ojukwu
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Legal Responsibility ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public

Background: Children spend a significant proportion of their day in school, thus pediatric emergencies such as exacerbation of medical conditions, accidental and intentional injuries are likely to occur. An estimate of 10 -25% of injuries occur while the children are at school. It is the legal responsibility of the schools to ensure the safety and well-being of the pupils/students and staff during school hours working towards prevention of accidents and being prepared for immediate solutions when the accidents occur.Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study of 31 registered primary schools in Abakaliki Metropolis. A prepared check list of facilities necessary for emergency care at schools derived from the school health programme evaluation scale was used for the assessment. Data was analyzed using the SPSS statistical package version 8, comparing findings in public schools with the private schools using Chi square. The level of significance was set at p<0.05.Results: A health room was available in 9.7% of schools exclusively private schools.  Nurses, doctors and trained first aiders were found in 6.5%, 9.7% and 32.3% respectively of schools. First aid boxes were available in 80.6% of the schools but only 67.7% of the schools could offer first aid treatment at emergencies. None of the public schools had a school safety patrol or a fire extinguisher in contrast to the private schools.Conclusions: Schools, especially the public schools in Abakaliki metropolis are ill prepared for emergencies.

scholarly journals Participation in Physical Activity is Associated with Well-being in European University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Miguel Peralta ◽  
◽  
João Santos ◽  
Joana Bordado ◽  
Duarte Henriques-Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
European Social Survey ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European University

This study’s objective was to analyse the associations between physical activity (PA) and well-being in a rep- resentative sample of European university students. This cross-sectional study was based on data from the European Social Survey round 6, 2012, comprising 3,143 European university students (1456 men and 1687 women) from 27 countries, with a mean age of 21.3±2.9 years. Socio-demographic data, PA, health perception, and the six dimensions of well-being were self-reported. Men reported practising PA more often than women did (4.4±2.2 versus 4.1 ± 2.2, p<0.001) and had better health perception (4.2±0.7 versus 4.1 ± 0.8, p<0.001) and total well-being score (5.5±1.2 versus 5.2 ± 1.3, p<0.001). PA frequency was linearly associated with health perception (p<0.001) as well as the overall well-being score (p<0.001). There is a positive association between PA and the well-being of European university students. This emphasizes the importance of PA in the university students’ lifestyle and the need to develop programmes that reduce physical inactivity.

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