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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2023)

Knowledge and awareness about “obstructive sleep apnea” among undergraduate dental students

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Renuka Nagarale, Neetu Kadu, Natasha Tamboli, Masira Attar, Nadim Shaikh

Abstract

Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the level of awareness an knowledge towards treating Obstructive sleep patients among undergraduate dental students of Pune, India.

Methodology: A cross sectional questionnaire-based online-study was conducted among undergraduate dental students in and around Pune.

Result: A total of 150 respondents participated among which more than 50% of the students didn't answer correctly to 2/3rd of the knowledge items. They struggled especially with topics related to symptoms, treatment of Obstructive sleep apnea.

Conclusion: Thus it is essential for the undergraduate dental students to incorporate Obstructive sleep apnea in dental curriculum, participate in the continuing medical/dental education programs, interdisciplinary courses focusing on Obstructive sleep apnea in departments, and assist handling this severe and inevitable health condition.

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Pages:37-40

How to cite this article:

Renuka Nagarale, Neetu Kadu, Natasha Tamboli, Masira Attar, Nadim Shaikh "Knowledge and awareness about “obstructive sleep apnea” among undergraduate dental students". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 37-40

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