Knowledge, perceived risk, and preventive behaviours amidst Covid-19 pandemic among dental students in Malaysia

Ismail, Azlini and Ismail, Nur Hanisah and Abu Kassim, Nur Yasrin Maisarah and Lestari, Widya and Ismail, Ahmad Faisal and Sukotjo, Cortino (2021) Knowledge, perceived risk, and preventive behaviours amidst Covid-19 pandemic among dental students in Malaysia. In: The 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of The South East Asia Association for Dental Education, 4-5 December 2021, Jakarta, Indonesia. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge status, perceived risk, and preventive behaviours of dental students in Malaysia on COVID-19. A cross-sectional study across dental schools in Malaysia was conducted through online survey. 93.5% had a high score of knowledge on COVID-19. Regarding perceived risk and preventive behaviours, female students scored higher than the males. Chinese students scored the highest in knowledge of COVID-19, while Malay students had the highest perceived risk score. In terms of preventive behaviors, the mean score did not vary across ethnicity. On-campus students scored higher in knowledge and perceived risk scores whereas off-campus students practiced more preventive behaviors. The mean score for knowledge was higher among clinical students as compared to preclinical students. The final year dental students scored higher in knowledge and perceived risk compared to their juniors. In conclusion, majority of dental students have good knowledge about COVID-19, high perceived risk, and practiced most of the preventive behaviors. Nevertheless, they should always keep up with the latest advancements in COVID-19.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	dental student Malaysia knowledge perceived risk prevention COVID-19 pandemic
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Dentistry Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health
Depositing User:	DR. AZLINI ISMAIL
Date Deposited:	06 Apr 2022 14:56
Last Modified:	06 Apr 2022 14:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/97521

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