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VOLUME 18 , ISSUE 12 ( December, 2017 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

Gururaghavendran Rajesh, Almas Binnal, Mithun BH Pai, Vijayendranath Nayak, Ashwini Rao

Citation Information : Rajesh G, Binnal A, Pai MB, Nayak V, Rao A. General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017; 18 (12):1144-1152.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2190

Published Online: 01-08-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim

The aim of this study is to obtain insights pertaining to disaster management among Indian general dental practitioners (GDPs).

Materials and methods

All GDPs in Mangaluru city, Karnataka, India, were included in the present study. Their willingness to participate in disaster management and their objective knowledge, attitude, behavior, and perceived effectiveness related to disaster management were assessed by a structured, pretested, self-administered questionnaire. Demographic information was also collected.

Results

Overall, 101 GDPs volunteered for the study, and 96.04% of respondents were willing to participate in disaster management. Mean knowledge, attitude, behavior, and perceived effectiveness scores were 52.65, 79.60, 41.55, and 64.20% respectively. Religion (odds ratio [OR] = –0.194, p = 0.022), marital status (OR = –0.222, p = 0.040), attachment to college (OR = –0.256, p = 0.037), familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOP; OR = –0.502, p = 0.000), and knowledge (OR = 0.265, p = 0.003) were significant predictors of behavior.

Conclusion

The GDPs reported knowledge and behavior scores which were low, while their attitude and willingness to participate were high. Demographic determinants might be critical indicators in disaster management scenario among GDPs.

Clinical significance

The present study has crucial implications for policymakers and curriculum changes to integrate dentists effectively into disaster response teams. As responsible members of the society, the dental fraternity has critical contributions to make toward disaster mitigation. Integration of GDPs in a multidisciplinary team managing disasters might be crucial, especially in highly disaster-prone areas, such as India, with a definite paucity of resources.

How to cite this article

Rajesh G, Binnal A, Pai MBH, Nayak V, Shenoy R, Rao A. General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disasterprone Area: An Explorative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(12):1144-1152.

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