Dentists’ Attitudes toward Diabetes Mellitus Screening in Thai Dental Clinics
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15510392 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chanita Tantipoj (0000-0001-9400-6726, Mahidol University), Thaksaporn Sirichanyaphong (Mahidol University), Jiratchaya Nuntachurat (Mahidol University), Kriddichon Ruetaijetjaroen (Mahidol University), Narin Hiransuthikul (0000-0002-1517-7445, Chulalongkorn University), Patr Pujarern (Mahidol University), Pornpoj Fuangtharnthip (0000-0002-8565-7233, Mahidol University), Siribang-on Piboonniyom Khovidhunkit (0000-0002-4496-7964, Mahidol University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 3341-3341 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19063341 |
| PMID | 35329025 |
| OpenAlex | W4220725475 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 18 |
Diabetes mellitus (DM), especially type 2 DM, has become a common problem worldwide. Previous studies have demonstrated that chairside screening can effectively identify undetected type 2 DM patients. This study was conducted to determine dentists' attitudes toward DM screening in dental clinics. A total of 632 currently active dentists with more than 1 year of working experience participated. The six-part (importance, barriers, willingness, readiness, knowledge, and routine management) anonymous, self-administered questionnaire of five-point response scales was then distributed. The results illustrated that most dentists (86.3%) realized the importance of DM screening and that patients' willingness was the main potential barrier (86.4%). Of the respondents, 98.1% and 82.4% were willing to measure blood pressure and weight and height for their patients, whereas only 45.4% and 38.8% were willing to collect blood from the fingertip or oral fluids for salivary diagnostics, respectively. Moreover, 73.7% of respondents were ready to refer patients to physicians, and 59.5% could explain the relationship between DM and oral diseases. However, only 44.3% and 27.9% were prepared to provide education about DM awareness or were able to perform screening, respectively. In addition, 67.2% and 65.8% knew the screening criteria and risk factors of DM, respectively, but only 45.1% knew what to do. The result of our study provided essential knowledge with respect to dentists' attitudes in the screening for DM in Thai dental clinics
Diabetes mellitus · Family medicine · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus · Dentistry · Medicine · Oral Health Pathology and Treatment · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research · Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
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| Citations per year | 0.2 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |