04 October 2022 : Clinical Research
Questionnaire-Based Study on the Prevalence, Awareness, and Preventive Measures of Occupational Hazards Among Dental Professionals
Mohanad A. Alyousefy1ABCD, Amal S. Shaiban2DFG, Wafa H. Alaajam
34DFG, Mohammed Mousa H. Bakri 5CFG, Yaser A. Alhazmi 5DEG, Mohammed Y. Aljabri5DEG, Mohammed M. Al Moaleem67DEF*, Basem H. Al-Huthaifi8B, Hebah F. Al-Bahr8B, Arwa M. Alhaj9B
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.938084
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e938084
Table 1 Details of studies, including the year of publication, sample size, and questions used.
| Author (s), publication year, and country | Sample size,% of male/female | Study participants | Contents of questionnaire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present study, 2022, Sana’a-Yemen | 31037% Male63% Female | 174 Dental students, 50 Interns, 72 General practitioners, 14 Specialists | Demographic details, Awareness about different occupational hazards, Prevalence of occupational hazards, Different means to decrease prevalence of occupational hazards |
| Al-Aslami et al, 2018, Jazan, Saudi Arabia []5 | 20062% Male38% Female | No clinical profession was mentioned | Personal information, Awareness about occupational hazards, Seminar attendance, Safety measures practiced, Experience of occupational hazard while in practice. |
| Bhuvaneshwari et al, 2020, Odisha, India []6 | 57260% Male40% Female | General practitioners | Personal information, Years of experience, Type of occupational hazard, Awareness about occupational hazards, Safety measures practiced, Working hours per week |
| Leggat and Smith, 2006, Queensland, Australian []8 | 28573% Male27% Female | General practitioners | Personal informationYears of experience, number of working hours per dayLevel of awareness.Preventive measures undertaken |
| Sheik and Bhoj, 2020, Chennai-India []9 | 200No sex identification | 100 Dental students, 100 General practitioners | Personal data, Awareness about occupational hazards, Safety measures practiced, occupational hazard experiences while in practice |
| Mehta et al, 2013, Chandigar, India []10 | 11368% Male32% Female | 55 Dental graduates, 58 Post-graduates | Occurrence of occupational Hazards, Necessary steps taken for their prevention |
| Leggat et al, 2001, Southern Thailand []14 | 22047% Male53% Female | General practitioners | Personal informationInformation on a range of occupational hygiene Practices. This included infection control; HBV immunization, management of HBV and HIV patients |
| Garus-Pakowska et al, 2016, Łódź, Poland []15 | 103No sex identification | Denturists | Assessment of somatic and psychosomatic ailments related to denturists’ jobAnalysis and evaluation of harmful agents associated with denturists’ workplaceEvaluation of preventive measures and compliance with safety rules among denturists. |
| Reddy et al 2015, Bellary, India []11 | 6671% Male29% Female | General practitioners | Demographic questionsWork conditions. Physical, chemical, psychosocial, litigation problems experienced. dentist’s work schedule(number of breaks and their purpose) |
| Ramaswami et al, 2020, Mumbai, India []12 | 200No gender identification | General practitioners | Demographic data, Years of experience of dentists, Number of clinical hours working on patientsAwareness of various occupation-related hazards and various measures taken by their management |
| Tadakamadla et al, 2012, Bhimavaram, India []13 | 29020% Male80% Female | Dental professionals | Personal informationExperience in Years, number of working hours per dayLevel of awareness.Preventive measures undertaken.Occupational hazards experienced |
| Pavičin et al, 2020, Croatia []16 | 40639% Male61% Female | Dental professionals | Demographics information, length of service, specialization.Dentist’s awareness of occupational health risks.Previous experience in dental offices |
| Saccucci et al, 2022, Italy []17 | 46815% Male85% Female | Dental hygienists | Personal informationTraining, working hours, and patient numbers per week, Type of pain, Type of MSD reported, Absence from work due to MSDs, Need for medical care due to MSDs |