04 October 2022: Clinical Research
Questionnaire-Based Study on the Prevalence, Awareness, and Preventive Measures of Occupational Hazards Among Dental Professionals
Mohanad A. Alyousefy 1ABCD , Amal S. Shaiban 2DEG , Wafa H. Alaajam 23DFG , Mohammed Mousa H. Bakri 4CFG , Yaser A. Alhazmi 4DEG , Mohammed Y. Aljabri 4DEG , Mohammed M. Al Moaleem 56DE* , Basem H. Al-Huthaifi 7B , Hebah F. Al-Bahr 7B , Arwa M. Alhaj 8BDOI: 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 |