Knowledge regarding Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever among private dental practitioners in Tricity, India: A cross-sectional questionnaire study

Gupta, Nidhi; Mehta, Nishant; Gupta, Preety; Arora, Vikram; Setia, Priyanka

doi:10.4103/0300-1652.153405

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“…The Ebola outbreak in West Africa that started in the month of March 2014 was the most lethal epidemic since the Ebola virus was first recognized in 1976. The number of cases and mortality reported in the outbreak exceeded all previously reported mortality due to EVD [ 9 , 10 , 11 ]. The public health significance of EHF lies in not only its potential to cause significant mortality and morbidity but also its potential for nosocomial spread.…”

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The Understanding of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Among Medical Practitioners of Karachi, Pakistan

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the large West African Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak to be a community health disaster of global concern, and the spread of disease demands a synchronized response. Medical practitioners have an increased risk of contracting the disease as compared to others as they are directly exposed to patients’ blood or fluids. This study evaluated the knowledge of medical practitioners in Karachi regarding EVD. It was descriptive and exploratory in nature and took place over a period of 4 months, i.e., August 2016 to November 2016. The respondents were randomly selected by convenience sampling and surveyed with a 20-item questionnaire. Overall, 403 questionnaires were included in the study and a response rate of 80.6% was achieved. The majority (56.3%) considered themselves to be somewhat knowledgeable; females had more knowledge as compared to male (p < 0.003). More than 80% knew about the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Interestingly, the findings revealed that respondents’ knowledge about diagnosis and identification of EVD is good. Respondents considered EVD a severe disease and emphasized on the need for protective measures when contacting affected patients. Interventions should be tailored to focus on areas where respondents showed a lack of knowledge about the disease.

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The Understanding of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Among Medical Practitioners of Karachi, Pakistan

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“…Therefore, it can be presumed that lack of sufficient knowledge can result in possible transmission of the disease. [ 16 17 18 19 20 ]…”

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“…These findings are in similarity with study conducted by Gupta et al . [ 19 ] Thus, this indicates that males despite having better mean KS are not having the better attitude (AS) to practice any preventive measures for ZIKV disease.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health-care providers regarding Zika virus infection

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J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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“…The recent report on “Knowledge regarding Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever among private dental practitioners” is very interesting. 1 Gupta et al ., concluded that “dental practitioners from urban areas with higher qualification had better knowledge yet there were notable deficiencies regarding the virus characteristics, diagnostics, elimination and treatment. 1 " It is apparently that the knowledge is important determinant for the practice.…”

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“… 1 Gupta et al ., concluded that “dental practitioners from urban areas with higher qualification had better knowledge yet there were notable deficiencies regarding the virus characteristics, diagnostics, elimination and treatment. 1 " It is apparently that the knowledge is important determinant for the practice. How to promote the knowledge in the outbreak period is the topic for further discussion.…”

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