Primordial Prevention: Promoting Preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease
Background: India may face a danger of immediate spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) if it enters the subcontinent. Preparedness for such a condition is a part of its prevention. Dentists form a sizeable chunk of healthcare in India and may help in augmenting the health care team at the time of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5682/12615_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Background: India may face a danger of immediate spread
of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) if it enters the subcontinent.
Preparedness for such a condition is a part of its prevention.
Dentists form a sizeable chunk of healthcare in India and may
help in augmenting the health care team at the time of such
outbreaks. This paper details the development and evaluation
of a specially tailored program for dental students and faculty
for imparting knowledge on EVD and its prevention strategies.
Aim: To assess the knowledge score for EVD and its prevention
after attending a specially tailored program.
Materials and Methods: A multidisciplinary team was selected
for content development and providing an insight on the topic.
The program was attended by students and faculty members of
Manav Rachna Dental College. The knowledge of the attendees
about EVD was assessed at the end of the program through a
structured questionnaire. The response rate was 96%.
Result: According to the knowledge score attained, 52.4%
of the participant had good knowledge level and 2.8% had
poor knowledge level. There was no significant difference
in knowledge scores between the participants having prior
knowledge and those having no previous knowledge about the
disease (p = 0.135).
Conclusion: High response rate and good knowledge level
attained by most of the participants established evidence of a
successful program. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |