HIV Knowledge and Education Needs Among Dental Students in Sudan
Author Information
Author(s): Nasir Elwalid Fadul, Åstrøm Anne Nordrehaug, David Jamil, Ali Rouf Wahab
Primary Institution: University of Science and Technology, Sudan
Hypothesis
What is the level of HIV and AIDS-related knowledge among dental students in Sudan and their perceived need for further education?
Conclusion
Dental students in Sudan, particularly those from publicly funded schools, have significant gaps in their knowledge about HIV and AIDS and express a need for further education.
Supporting Evidence
- 49% of students had correct knowledge about HIV transmission through contamination.
- 86% had correct knowledge about transmission through shaking hands and eating.
- 75% of students expressed a need for further education on basic HIV/AIDS issues.
Takeaway
Many dental students in Sudan don't know enough about HIV and AIDS, and they want to learn more to help their future patients.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using anonymous self-administered questionnaires among dental students in Khartoum.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants and reliance on self-reported knowledge.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 21.7 years, 72% female, 48.6% from public dental schools, 51.4% from private dental schools.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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