Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of faculty and postgraduates toward Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure in dental care | Journal of Pakistan Medical Association 2024

Author(s)

Sara Mustafa Bagher Department of Paediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Heba Jafar Sabbagh Department of Paediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alaa Mohammad Baik Department of Paediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Amina Mustafa Bagher Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is commonly used in resin-based dental materials and is categorised as an endocrine-disrupting compound. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward the use of BPA among faculty members and postgraduate students. In this descriptive study, a validated self-administered questionnaire was used, and 204 dentists were included, with a response rate of 56.2%. The fi ndings revealed that faculty members had signifi cantly better knowledge (p=0.024) and practice (p=0.036) and more positive attitudes (p=0.024) toward BPA exposure. Regression analysis showed a signifi cantly positive effect of attending a workshop/lecture or reading an article about BPA on the participants' total mean knowledge (p<0.001) and practice scores (p<0.001). Furthermore, faculty members showed a signifi cantly more positive attitude (p<0.001) toward BPA exposure. These results emphasise the importance of increased awareness and education concerning BPA exposure to ensure optimal dental care.

Publication Details

Page(s) 976-979

DOI 10.47391/JPMA.9661

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 74, Issue: 5, Year: 2024

Keywords

Knowledge Attitude Composite resins Professional practice Bisphenol AGlycidyl Methacrylate

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