objective:To evaluate the knowledge about Dental Injuries (TD) of the Community Health Agents (ACS) of Basic Care of Vitória da Conquista, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 156 ACS linked to primary care in the urban area of Vitória da Conquista (BA). Data collection was done through a comprehensive form on ACS knowledge about TD. The data were tabulated and analyzed through the SPSS, obtaining absolute and related frequencies. results: The ACS participated in the introductory course (86.5%), but not TDT (73.1%). Regarding an ACS attitude towards TD, 81.4% is not available in the care protocol. In cases of avulsion, 76.3% stated that they are available, and can perform the dental reimplantation, being a stored environment or tooth in filtered and boiled water (25%). As for fractures, 5.8% believe that the dental fragment is no longer useful. 98.1% of CHWs find it important to know about TD to guide the population. Conclusion: Most ACS have no knowledge about TD and do not feel safe to guide a community and are not yet prepared for care.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.