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http://repository.aaup.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/3596| Title: | Knowledge and attitude toward obstructive sleep apnea among senior dental students, general dental practitioners, and dental specialists in Palestinian Authority: A cross-sectional study |
| Authors: | Shadid, Rola$AAUP$Palestinian jaradat, Mohammed$AAUP$Palestinian |
| Keywords: | Obstructive sleep apnea; attitude; dental practitioners; knowledge; students. |
| Issue Date: | 5-Aug-2025 |
| Citation: | Shadid, R., & Jaradat, M. (2025). Knowledge and attitude toward obstructive sleep apnea among senior dental students, general dental practitioners, and dental specialists in Palestinian Authority: A cross-sectional study. CRANIO®, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2025.2535922 |
| Abstract: | Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude toward obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Palestinian Authority. Methods: An online cross-sectional questionnaire was conducted from January 2025 to March 2025 and targeted senior dental students at Arab American University and Palestinian dental practitioners. A 37-item questionnaire including demographics, knowledge, and attitude categories was created using Google Drive. Results: A total of 585 senior dental students and dental practitioners responded to the survey, with a mean total knowledge score of 17.9 ±4.72 out of 23, and attitude score of 21.49 ±3.41 out of 28. Senior dental students revealed the highest knowledge level while the general dental practitioners showed the lowest. Conclusions: Dental practitioners had insufficient knowledge about OSA and a neutral attitude regarding OSA patients' management and referrals. Thus, revision of curricula in dental schools and organizing more educational programs about OSA are needed. |
| URI: | http://repository.aaup.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/3596 |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty & Staff Scientific Research publications |
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