Table 3. Findings from the analysis of questions focused on awareness regarding preventive measures of occupational hazards in dentistry (Part C of the Questionnaire).

No.	Questions	Responses				Correct Answer (Proportion, Category)
		Yes (Freq, %)	No/Not well established (Freq, %)	I don’t know (Freq, %)	Total (Freq, %)
QC1	Can using guideline/manual for electrical devices reduce the chance of injuries caused by them?	170, 85.9%	16, 8.1%	12, 6.1%	198, 100%	0.86, High
QC2	Is it right that the use of standard light on dental units may prevent light-induced eye injury?	147, 74.2%	41, 20.7%	10, 5.1%	198, 100%	0.74, High
QC3	Can appropriate protective eye-wears provide protection against light emitted from light curing device, laser machine or pc monitors?	185, 93.4%	9, 4.5%	4, 2.0%	198, 100%	0.93, Very High
QC4	Is it correct that, dentists should adhere to radiation protection protocols while taking periapical x-rays?	168, 84.8%	22, 11.1%	8, 4.0%	198, 100%	0.85, High
QC5	Is it mandatory for physicians to wear lead protective gowns when taking periapical radiographs?	162, 81.8%	30, 15.2%	6, 3.0%	198, 100%	0.15, Very Low
QC6	Is the inverse square law (law of distance and position) utilized for the protection of dental professionals from X-rays?	16, 8.1%	145, 73.2%	37, 18.7%	198, 100%	0.08, Very Low
QC7	Is dosimetry good for monitoring x ray radiation exposure?	150, 75.8%	8, 4.0%	40, 20.2%	198, 100%	0.76, High
QC8	Does patient’s medical history help in preventing the spread of infectious agents to healthcare workers?	186, 93.9%	9, 4.5%	3, 1.5%	198, 100%	0.94, Very High
QC9	Is it true that facial masks don’t provide full protection against aerosols?	90, 45.5%	94, 47.5%	14, 7.1%	198, 100%	0.45, Moderate
QC10	Has scoop technique been designed to reduce needle stick injuries?	63, 31.8%	25, 12.6%	110, 55.6%	198, 100%	0.32, Low
QC11	Does safety boxes reduce the incidence of injuries caused by sharp instruments?	39, 19.7 %	150, 75.8%	9, 4.5%	198, 100%	0.20, Very Low
QC12	Can cleaning contaminated equipment with ultrasonic cleaning device in contrast to manual cleaning decrease the risk of sharp instrument injury?	125, 63.1%	54, 27.3%	19, 9.6%	198, 100%	0.63, Moderate
QC13	Is it necessary for dental professionals to take the Hepatitis-B vaccine?	156, 78.8%	16, 8.1%	26, 13.1%	198, 100%	0.79, High
QC14	After completion of hepatitis-B vaccine doses, is booster doses necessary for healthcare workers?	103, 52.0%	34, 17.2%	61, 30.8%	198, 100%	0.52, Moderate
QC15	Can pre-capsulated amalgam reduce the chance of injuries caused by mercury?	151, 76.3%	13, 6.6%	34, 17.2%	198, 100%	0.76, High
QC16	Is use of amalgamator safer than mixing amalgam in mortar and pestle?	163, 82.3%	15, 7.6%	20, 10.1%	198, 100%	0.82, High
QC17	Can wearing personal protective equipment reduce the chance of allergic reactions?	168, 84.8%	14, 7.1%	16, 8.1%	198, 100%	0.85, High
QC18	Does considering a balanced body position reduce the chance of musculoskeletal disorders?	158, 79.8%	14, 7.1%	26, 13.1%	198, 100%	0.80, High
QC19	Does taking short breaks during work reduce the chance of musculoskeletal disorders?	177, 89.4%	9, 4.5%	12, 6.1%	198, 100%	0.89, High
QC20	Does regular physical exercise help prevent musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals?	163, 82.3%	24, 12.1%	11, 5.6%	198, 100%	0.82, High
QC21	Does dental microscope help dentists to maintain a balanced body position?	168, 84.8%	11, 5.6%	19, 9.6%	198, 100%	0.85, High
QC22	Does spending more time with friends and family help in reduction of stress levels among healthcare workers?	180, 90.9%	6, 3.0%	12, 6.1%	198, 100%	0.91, Very High
QC23	Is engaging in activities like yoga, drawing, or painting beneficial in reducing stress levels among dental professionals?	159, 80.3%	25, 12.6%	14, 7.1%	198, 100%	0.80, High
QC24	Does the waste disposal of dental healthcare facilities require standard protocols?	177, 89.4%	13, 6.6%	8, 4.0	198, 100%	0.89, High
		Mean Proportion of Correct Answers				0.69, Medium