Biology and Medicine

Dr, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan

Biography

Dr. Shamima Abdullah is a professor at the Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan; 2Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan, Pakistan; 3deMontmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan; 4Sharif Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Assessment and Perception of Infection Control Practices of Dental Health Care Providers Working in Tertiary Care Hospital Settings
  Author(s): Shamima Abdullah*, Ali Tahir, Ayesha Bashir, Muhammad Junaid Hashmi and Hafiz Muhammad Owais Naseem
  
  Background/objectives: The current study was undertaken to examine the current status of dental hygiene practices of DHCWs in public sector tertiary care facilities and to generate information helpful for the implementers to improve infection control practices in healthcare facilities. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in NID (Nishter Institute of Dentistry) and MMDC (Multan Medical and Dental College) in Multan to assess the infection control practices of Dental Health care providers. DHCW were interviewed randomly to assess the infection control practices they followed. Results: The perception pattern of the participating healthcare professional. More than 92% of the doctors agreed to the fact that personal protective equipment act as a barrier against infections. Majority of doctors (97.6%) agreed th.. View more»
  

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