Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Dental Clinics - A Cross Sectional Study

Selvakumar, J; Ranganathan, S; Madhavan, V

doi:10.37841/jidam.2019.v7.i1.003

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📝Abstract

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of post exposure prophylaxis among dental practitioners in Chennai.

Materials and Method: A cross sectional survey was conducted among 200 dental practitioners in Chennai using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire covered aspects of awareness regarding PEP, source patient status, reporting protocols and completeness of follow-up.

Results: Only 45% of dental practitioners had adequate knowledge regarding PEP protocols. About 68% were aware of the need for immediate reporting after exposure. Only 32% had received formal training on PEP. The practice of documenting exposure incidents was found in only 38% of cases.

Conclusion: There is a significant gap in knowledge and practice of PEP among dental practitioners. Structured training programs are needed to improve compliance.

🔖How to Cite

Selvakumar J, Ranganathan S, Madhavan V. Post exposure prophylaxis in dental clinics - A cross sectional study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2019;7(1):17-22. DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2019.v7.i1.003

Selvakumar, J., Ranganathan, S., & Madhavan, V. (2019). Post exposure prophylaxis in dental clinics - A cross sectional study. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 7(1), 17-22. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam.2019.v7.i1.003

Selvakumar, J., S. Ranganathan, and V. Madhavan. "Post exposure prophylaxis in dental clinics - A cross sectional study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 7, no. 1 (2019): 17-22. DOI: 10.37841/jidam.2019.v7.i1.003.

Selvakumar J, Ranganathan S, Madhavan V. Post exposure prophylaxis in dental clinics - A cross sectional study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2019;7(1):17-22. doi:10.37841/jidam.2019.v7.i1.003

Selvakumar, J., S. Ranganathan, and V. Madhavan. "Post exposure prophylaxis in dental clinics - A cross sectional study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 7, no. 1 (2019): 17-22. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam.2019.v7.i1.003.

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