Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of faculty and postgraduates toward Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure in dental care

Authors

  • Sara Mustafa Bagher Department of Paediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4862-9855
  • Heba Jafar Sabbagh Department of Paediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9788-0379
  • Alaa Mohammad Baik Department of Paediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Amina Mustafa Bagher Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.9661

Keywords:

Attitude, Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate, Composite resins, Knowledge, Professional practice

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is commonly used in resin-based dental materials and is categorised as an endocrine-disrupting compound. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward the use of BPA among faculty members and postgraduate students. In this descriptive study, a validated self-administered questionnaire was used, and 204 dentists were included, with a response rate of 56.2%. The findings revealed that faculty members had significantly better knowledge (P=0.024) and practice (P=0.036) and more positive attitudes (P=0.024) toward BPA exposure. Regression analysis showed a significantly positive effect of attending a workshop/lecture or reading an article about BPA on the participants’ total mean knowledge (P<0.001) and practice scores (P<0.001). Furthermore, faculty members showed a significantly more positive attitude (P<0.001) toward BPA exposure. These results emphasise the importance of increased awareness and education concerning BPA exposure to ensure optimal dental care.

Keywords: Attitude, Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate, Composite resins, Knowledge, Professional practice.

Published

2024-04-22

How to Cite

Bagher, S. M., Sabbagh, H. J., Baik, A. M., & Bagher, A. M. (2024). Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of faculty and postgraduates toward Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure in dental care. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(5), 976–979. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.9661

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