Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Care to Geriatric Patients
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: a Cross-sectional Study
The goal of this observational study (Cross sectional study) is to assess the level of knowledge of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists about the oral health care needs of geriatric patients and to evaluate the attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care.
The data collection by validated questionnaires. The Dentists would fill out structured surveys addressing their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers regarding geriatric dental care.
Study Overview
Status
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan
- Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care.
- Age: 25-60 years
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan
- Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care.
- Age: 20-60 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- • Dentists Not Providing Geriatric Care: Dentists who exclusively work with Paediatric and do not treat elderly populations will be excluded.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Time Frame: from April 2025 to December 2026
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primary outcome: knowledge about geriatric oral health. Measured through a validated questionnaire (Madunic et al., 2021). Includes categories on demographics, opinion, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers. Source of Data: Responses to a validated questionnaire administered to Egyptian and Sudanese dentists. Methods of Assessment (Measurement):
Comparability of Assessment Methods: The same questionnaire was used for all participants, ensuring uniformity. |
from April 2025 to December 2026
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Time Frame: from April 2025 to December 2026
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secondary outcome: Attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care Methods of Assessment (Measurement): - Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses. |
from April 2025 to December 2026
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- Esraa Abdulbagi 14422022412792
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
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