Table 1.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice assessment of the participants
| Statement | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly Agree | Yes/No/Maybe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am aware of what electric toothbrushes are. | 5 (1.7%) | 15 (5.0%) | 26 (8.6%) | 152 (50.4%) | 67 (22.1%) | |
| I understand how electric toothbrushes can enhance oral hygiene. | 6 (2.0%) | 10 (3.3%) | 34 (11.3%) | 124 (41.0%) | 82 (27.2%) | |
| I can explain how electric toothbrushes improve oral hygiene practices. | 4 (1.3%) | 12 (4.0%) | 36 (12.0%) | 148 (48.9%) | 102 (33.8%) | |
| I am familiar with the types of electric toothbrushes available | 8 (2.6%) | 15 (5.0%) | 26 (8.6%) | 160 (52.9%) | 93 (30.8%) | |
| I believe that electric toothbrushes can significantly enhance oral hygiene. | 5 (1.7%) | 15 (5.0%) | 26 (8.6%) | 151 (50.0%) | 105 (34.8%) | |
| I feel confident in recommending electric toothbrushes to patients. | 7 (2.3%) | 20 (6.6%) | 60 (19.9%) | 124 (41.0%) | 91 (30.1%) | |
| I think patients would be more engaged in their oral care if electric toothbrushes were used. | 6 (2.0%) | 12 (4.0%) | 38 (12.6%) | 150 (49.7%) | 96 (31.8%) | |
| Have you recommended electric toothbrushes to patients? | Yes: 117 (38.7%) No: 185 (61.3%) | |||||
| Do you plan to incorporate electric toothbrush discussions in the future? | Yes: 213 (70.5%) No: 89 (29.5%) | |||||
| Are you comfortable discussing electric toothbrushes with patients? | Yes: 115 (38.1%) No: 187 (61.9%) |