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M V Morgan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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australian new zealand bachelor of oral health students sociodemographics and career decisions
European Journal of Endocrinology, 2014Co-Authors: Rodrigo Marino, Suyan L Barrow, M V MorganAbstract:This article describes the sociodemographic profile and factors affecting career decisions of Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) students in Australia and New Zealand. Data were collected during the 2009 and 2011 academic years via online. A total of 271 students participated. The majority were female (87.8%), single (74.5%) and of Anglo-Saxon background (59.4%), and the average age was 23.7 years. The majority indicated that their fathers had at least secondary school education. The majority (52.8%) decided to study BOH after high school, and of those who commence after high school, 53.7% worked as a Dental assistant/Auxiliary. Career selection was self-motivated (70.2%) and a career to ‘care for and help other people’ (59.6%). Most respondents wished to work in a city (59.8%), in both the public and the private sectors (47.2%). This study represents a comprehensive assessment of BOH student profile in Australia and New Zealand. Findings indicate an overall different BOH student profile compared with other oral health profession students in Australia. A significant proportion had previous employment as a Dental Auxiliary staff and an increasing number of male students. Findings are relevant to educators, recruitment administrators and policy makers in the way the BOH profession is presented as a career option.
Rodrigo Marino - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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australian new zealand bachelor of oral health students sociodemographics and career decisions
European Journal of Endocrinology, 2014Co-Authors: Rodrigo Marino, Suyan L Barrow, M V MorganAbstract:This article describes the sociodemographic profile and factors affecting career decisions of Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) students in Australia and New Zealand. Data were collected during the 2009 and 2011 academic years via online. A total of 271 students participated. The majority were female (87.8%), single (74.5%) and of Anglo-Saxon background (59.4%), and the average age was 23.7 years. The majority indicated that their fathers had at least secondary school education. The majority (52.8%) decided to study BOH after high school, and of those who commence after high school, 53.7% worked as a Dental assistant/Auxiliary. Career selection was self-motivated (70.2%) and a career to ‘care for and help other people’ (59.6%). Most respondents wished to work in a city (59.8%), in both the public and the private sectors (47.2%). This study represents a comprehensive assessment of BOH student profile in Australia and New Zealand. Findings indicate an overall different BOH student profile compared with other oral health profession students in Australia. A significant proportion had previous employment as a Dental Auxiliary staff and an increasing number of male students. Findings are relevant to educators, recruitment administrators and policy makers in the way the BOH profession is presented as a career option.
Manila R Shinde - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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an epidemiological study to assess the awareness of hepatitis b infection in the Dental students college staff practitioners and Auxiliary staff in city of maharashtra
Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2015Co-Authors: Atul A Pandharbale, Rajeev M Gadgil, Ajay R Bhoosreddy, Bhushan S Ahire, Varun R Kunte, Manila R ShindeAbstract:Introduction: Hepatitis B is a major health problem worldwide and more serious in India. Hepatitis B virus has only human reservoir, and it is easily transmitted to one another. In the field of dentistry, it involves with saliva and blood, and it also involves many acciDental injuries. Dentist with their associates are more prone to get infected. Aim: To assess the level of understanding and awareness about hepatitis B infection among the Dental undergraduate and postgraduate students, institutional staff of a reputed Dental college, Dental practitioners, Dental Auxiliary, and paramedics of a city in Maharashtra. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 350 subjects using a self-administered pretested questionnaire containing 15 questions on awareness about prevention and transmission, vaccination status of hepatitis B, awareness of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), and complications associated with hepatitis B. Descriptive analysis was carried out and was presented as a percentage. Results: The response rate was 100% ( n = 350). Majority of the undergraduate and postgraduate students, college staff, and Dental practitioners were aware of hepatitis B infection, its vaccination, and its importance but knowledge and awareness regarding the incubation period, PEP, and complications associated were less. Dental Auxiliary staff has the minimal knowledge and awareness about hepatitis B infection. Conclusion: Overall good knowledge and awareness are observed among the undergraduate and postgraduate students, college staff, and in the Dental practitioners. The Auxiliary and paramedical staffs are minimally aware.
Fernando Yamamoto Chiba - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Dental Auxiliary hepatitis b immunization a cross sectional study in the sao paulo state public health system brazil 2018
Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde, 2020Co-Authors: Clea Adas Saliba Garbin, Ketlin Lara Tosta Vanzo, Suzely Adas Saliba Moimaz, Artenio Jose Isper Garbin, Fernando Yamamoto ChibaAbstract:Objective to investigate Dental auxiliaries (DA) hepatitis B immunization in Brazilian National Health System (SUS) services in nine cities in Sao Paulo State, Brazil, in 2018. Methods this was a cross-sectional study based on interviews using a questionnaire as well as evaluation of immunity using the anti-HBs test, evaluation of prior testing, test result and interpretation and guidance provided about hepatitis B. Results of the 70 registered DA, 35 completed the course of vaccinations, 29 had negative anti-HBs test results, 16 had tested previously, and 43 did not correctly understand their result; there was association (p=0.025) between completed course of vaccinations and receipt of guidance. Conclusion most DA received guidance about hepatitis B; however, a considerable portion did not complete the course of vaccinations and had negative anti-HBs test results; few DA had tested previously nor correctly interpreted the result; evidence was found of an alarming scenario in which there are severe shortcomings in DA hepatitis B immunization.
Suyan L Barrow - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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australian new zealand bachelor of oral health students sociodemographics and career decisions
European Journal of Endocrinology, 2014Co-Authors: Rodrigo Marino, Suyan L Barrow, M V MorganAbstract:This article describes the sociodemographic profile and factors affecting career decisions of Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) students in Australia and New Zealand. Data were collected during the 2009 and 2011 academic years via online. A total of 271 students participated. The majority were female (87.8%), single (74.5%) and of Anglo-Saxon background (59.4%), and the average age was 23.7 years. The majority indicated that their fathers had at least secondary school education. The majority (52.8%) decided to study BOH after high school, and of those who commence after high school, 53.7% worked as a Dental assistant/Auxiliary. Career selection was self-motivated (70.2%) and a career to ‘care for and help other people’ (59.6%). Most respondents wished to work in a city (59.8%), in both the public and the private sectors (47.2%). This study represents a comprehensive assessment of BOH student profile in Australia and New Zealand. Findings indicate an overall different BOH student profile compared with other oral health profession students in Australia. A significant proportion had previous employment as a Dental Auxiliary staff and an increasing number of male students. Findings are relevant to educators, recruitment administrators and policy makers in the way the BOH profession is presented as a career option.