AWARENESS ON THE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE VACCINE IN INDIA - A SURVEY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS
Abstract
Introduction: COVID-19 , a pandemic was first reported in Wuhan, China. It is a type of pneumonia with an unknown cause. Healthcare professionals are at a higher risk of being infected. Especially dentists, perform duties not only in close contact but with aerosol and droplets that come out of a patient's oral cavity. It is being said that it is a major public health challenge not only for China but also for the countries present around the world. The main aim of this study is to assess the awareness on the treatment and vaccines for COVID-19 infection among dental students.
Materials and Methods: A self-designed survey study was conducted among 100 dental students.. The questionnaire was designed in the manner to assess their knowledge on the treatment and vaccines for COVID-19 infections. The questionnaire contains a set of 15 questions. These questions were distributed through an online survey link. The results were obtained and statistically analysed through SPSS software, Chi square test was done to check the association and a p value of 0.05 was set to be statistically significant. The survey has been conducted in the month of May 2020.
Conclusion: This survey proves that most of the dental students were aware about the treatment and vaccines for the COVID 19 infection and also found that both male and female students were equally aware of the same.
