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		No/Not well established		I don’t know		Total
		Freq	%	Freq	%	Freq	%	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%	5	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