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Manavpreet Singh
Manavpreet Singh
Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital,
Patiala
India
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Research Article
Knowledge and Perception Towards Zika Outbreak In A Dental Institute
Author(s): Manavpreet Singh, Karanprakash Singh, Mahijeet Singh Puri, Chitra Anandani, Harinder Pal Singh and Anjali Sharma Manavpreet Singh, Karanprakash Singh, Mahijeet Singh Puri, Chitra Anandani, Harinder Pal Singh and Anjali Sharma
Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the level of knowledge and perception towards Zika virus (ZIKA) outbreak in a dental institute as this vector borne virus has become a major public health concern worldwide. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 177 persons including interns, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) faculty. A wide variety of questions on the study topic including, basic knowledge and other characteristic features of ZIKA virus and its prevention and treatment modalities. Student’s t test and One way ANOVA were used to find the significance at p<0.05. Results: Overall 61.7% had correct views about ZIKA outbreak. The findings showed that 90% participants possessed knowledge about the viral origin of the condition. It was further revealed that alm.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000420