ArticleFrontiers in oral health2026
Attitude and awareness of dental patients towards disclosure of medical history to dentists: a cross-sectional study.
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Background: Patients' willingness to share their medical history is vital, yet some may withhold information due to various reasons. Aim: To explore the attitude and awareness of dental patients towards the disclosure of medical history to their dentists in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey developed using Google Form was utilized for data collection. Adult Arabic or English-speaking patients who agreed to participate in the study were recruited. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: demographic information, patients' attitude towards medical history disclosure (yes/no questions), and patients' awareness about the importance of medical history (Likert-type scale). Data was analyzed using SPSS version 29. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Fisher's Exact test, Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney Result: A total of 622 responses were received Conclusion: The findings suggest that adult dental patients in the current sample demonstrate a positive attitude towards disclosure of medical history to dentists. However, gaps in health awareness were identified. These findings highlight the potential role of patient education and interprofessional collaboration in improving patients' health literacy.
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