Educational Level Influence on Dental Patients Attitude towards Infection Control
Educational Level Influence on Dental Patients Attitude towards Infection Control

Summary/Abstract: The procedures of high complexity performed today in the dental office are associated with an increased risk of infection transmission. The level of population’s concerns and implication in their own health is rising due to the rich information and educational actions. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based epidemiological study was initiated including 384 patients who have accessed 52 dental offices in Iasi, Romania. The aim of this study was to asses patients’ awareness, attitudes, knowledge, and requirements towards infection control in dentistry in relation to socioeconomic status evaluated by educational level. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, ANOVA and Pearson’s Chi-square tests. The results demonstrate that the overall patients concern regarding the risk of infection, protective equipment, and hand hygiene is affected by the educational level. More than half of the subjects consider appropriate to involve in infection control in the dental office. The high level of education confers a positive view on health behaviours and a superior access to information. The results of the study highlight the importance of the evaluation of patients’ perception towards infection control in the dental office as a method to motivate medical staff to promote the safety and to increase the quality of dental treatment.

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