Table 2: Distribution of the dentists according to some studied variables |
Variable
|
Response
|
n (%)
|
Willingness to treat HIV patients? |
Agree |
694 (32.5) |
Knowledge about the universal precautions |
Yes |
461 (21.4) |
Infection control practice: When treating patients do you... |
|
|
Always wear protective eyewear? |
Yes |
790 (37.0) |
Always wear mask for treatment? |
Yes |
2084 (97.7) |
Always wear glove for treatment? |
Yes |
1702 (79.8) |
Exchange handpiece for each patient? |
Yes |
596 (27.9) |
Provide education about preventing infection for clinical staff? |
Yes |
1857 (87.0) |
Prepare office infection control manual? |
Yes |
1348 (63.2) |
Usually participate in clinical lecture for infection control? |
Yes |
1837 (86.1) |
HBV immunization (dentist)? |
Yes |
1432 (67.1) |
Installing extra-oral vacuum aspiration? |
Yes |
481 (22.5) |