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):

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

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

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

4. 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.

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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