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Hepatitis B: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among the Graduating Dental Students of Odisha: A Web-Based Survey.
Kashyap, Shubham (S);Manohar, Balaji (B);Bali, Anmol K (AK);Sharma, Nitin (N);Dhiman, Meenu (M);Singh, Ajaypal (A);Mishra, Pratyush (P);Bhuvaneshwari, S (S);
INTRODUCTION: Evaluating the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding Hepatitis B viral infection among the interns of dental colleges in Odisha.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: A questionnaire with 20 closed-ended questions was circulated to 269 interns in the dental colleges of Odisha. A total of 243 interns participated in the study and responded on various aspects of Hepatitis B viral infection including symptoms, transmission mechanisms, preventive measures, and immunization.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that while most dental interns had a basic understanding of Hepatitis B viral infection, significant gaps existed in their knowledge of transmission routes and the importance of vaccination.
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