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ArticleJournal of orthodontic science2023

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding informed consent among dental professionals in Madina City, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Hussein Koura, Ahmad A Al-Fraidi, Wasseem Abdulhameed Alzemei

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Article in Journal of orthodontic science, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Hussein KouraDepartment of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkarj, KSA.
Ahmad A Al-FraidiConsultant Orthodontist, Specialized Dental Center, King Fahad Hospital, Madina, Ministry of Health, Yanbu, KSA.
Wasseem Abdulhameed AlzemeiRestorative Consultant, Yanbu Dental Center, Ministry of Health, Yanbu, KSA.
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThe aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of dental professionals regarding informed consent (IC) in Madina City.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional design using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability before it was distributed using Google Forms through WhatsApp among a sample of 299 dental professionals working in Madina City. IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for analysis.

resultsTwo-hundred ninety-nine responses were collected. Sixty percent scored less than the group average regarding knowledge, and 52% scored less than the group average regarding attitude. Regarding practice, 57% scored below the group average. Saudi dentists and those who work in the Ministry of Health (MOH) had better knowledge scores than other tested groups. Dentists working in the MOH had better attitude and practice scores than those who work in the private sector. Regarding attitude and practice, consultants achieved better scores than registrars and general dentists. More than 90% indicated that the main reason for obtaining an IC is to protect themselves from legal actions.

conclusionThe KAP of surveyed dental professionals in Madina is suboptimal and needs improvement.

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Bioethicsdental professionalsinformed consentSaudi Arabia

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PMID38234644
PMCPMC10793860
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