Department of Microbiology, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Tunisian Dental Students about Oral Health: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Safa Jemli*, Amira Besbes, Selma Snene and Jamila Jaouadi
Objectives: The aim of this survey was to assess aspects of oral health knowledge, attitudes and
behavior among clinical dental students in Tunisia and to compare it with preclinical students.
Materials and methods: The English language version of the HU-DBI was distributed to preclinical and
clinical students from different levels. Dichotomized (agree/disagree) responses to 20 HU-DBI items
were provided in this study, with a maximum possible score of 12. A quantitative estimate of oral
health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors was provided by the total of appropriate answers given to
every statement by each group. Data were collected and statistically analyzed with the significance
level set at P ≤ 0.05 within all tests.
Results: The overall median score of answers favoring good oral hygiene was m.. View More»
DOI: 10.36648/ipom.8.3.21
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