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Nafisi Z, Pouyafard A, Hosseini Yekani A, Gheibollahi H, Barzegar M. Evaluation of Knowledge and Self-Reported Performance of Primary School Healthcare Providers in the City of Abarkuh City Regarding the Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries. JSSU 2025; 33 (1) :8634-8644
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Introduction: Dental injuries are very common and negatively affect an individual's life. The effective management of emergencies in such situations depends on the knowledge of non-experts, such as healthcare providers, who are on-site during the event. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge extent and self-perceived practice of healthcare providers in elementary schools in Abarkuh City regarding the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study utilized an online, anonymous questionnaire designed to gather demographic information, assess the background of previous exposure to dental traumatic injuries, and evaluate caregivers' performance in managing such injuries. The questionnaire was distributed to virtual groups of healthcare providers, who had one week to complete it. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression tests.
Results: A total of 189 questionnaires were filled out, resulting in a response rate of 80.77%. The average knowledge score of the respondents was 5.63 ± 1.98 out of a possible 10 points, whereas their respondents’ average performance score was 4.48 ± 1.86 on the scale of 7 points. Linear regression analysis indicated that the caregivers' previous knowledge significantly influenced their knowledge level (p < 0.001). After adjusting for demographic variables, the study revealed that caregivers' work experience positively impacted their knowledge score (p = 0.009). However, the self-reported performance ratings of healthcare providers did not show any significant correlation with demographic variables.
Conclusion: The results of this study show that primary school healthcare workers have inadequate knowledge and self-reported performance concerning dental injuries resulting from trauma.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study utilized an online, anonymous questionnaire designed to gather demographic information, assess the background of previous exposure to dental traumatic injuries, and evaluate caregivers' performance in managing such injuries. The questionnaire was distributed to virtual groups of healthcare providers, who had one week to complete it. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression tests.
Results: A total of 189 questionnaires were filled out, resulting in a response rate of 80.77%. The average knowledge score of the respondents was 5.63 ± 1.98 out of a possible 10 points, whereas their respondents’ average performance score was 4.48 ± 1.86 on the scale of 7 points. Linear regression analysis indicated that the caregivers' previous knowledge significantly influenced their knowledge level (p < 0.001). After adjusting for demographic variables, the study revealed that caregivers' work experience positively impacted their knowledge score (p = 0.009). However, the self-reported performance ratings of healthcare providers did not show any significant correlation with demographic variables.
Conclusion: The results of this study show that primary school healthcare workers have inadequate knowledge and self-reported performance concerning dental injuries resulting from trauma.
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Received: 2023/09/3 | Accepted: 2024/01/16 | Published: 2025/04/4
Received: 2023/09/3 | Accepted: 2024/01/16 | Published: 2025/04/4
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