Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists Toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Children
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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Official title
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists Toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Children in Egypt: A Cross-sectional Study
Overview
The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Egyptian pediatric dentists toward obstructive sleep apnea among children.
Detailed description
Data will be collected using a self-administrated questionnaire developed based on a previous study. The questionnaire was delivered to pediatric dentists, including both dental faculty and practitioners specializing in pediatric dentistry through E-mail and administered in the English language using the Google Forms platform.
The questionnaire began with an invitation message, followed by a consent agreement for participation. It was divided into four sections: demographic information, knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea, attitude toward obstructive sleep apnea, and practice related to obstructive sleep apnea. The demographic section collected information on respondents' age, gender, practice sector (primary health center or private clinic), and years of experience.
The knowledge section comprised questions based on the definition of obstructive sleep apnea, followed by 17 knowledge statements to assess the extent of dentists' knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea. These statements covered topics such as prevalence, percentage of affected individuals, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and the role of dentists in managing obstructive sleep apnea. Response options included "true," "false," and "do not know." Correct answers were awarded 1 point, whereas incorrect answers received no points. The inclusion of the "do not know" option aimed to minimize guessing and was scored as an incorrect response.
The attitude section consisted of seven questions focusing on the role of pediatric dentists in diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea in children, screening for obstructive sleep apnea based on snoring history, considering obstructive sleep apnea screening as a mandatory part of clinical examination, and the need to include obstructive sleep apnea information in the undergraduate curriculum. The response scale for the attitude section included "yes" (1 point awarded, indicating a positive attitude) or "no" or "do not know" (no points awarded, indicating a negative attitude).
The practice section encompassed five questions, exploring whether pediatric dentists had fabricated oral appliances for managing obstructive sleep apnea, their approach to history taking including questions to rule out the presence of obstructive sleep apnea, and their participation in continuing education courses related to the topic.
Interventions
- Other Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of pediatric dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Primary outcome measures
- Knowledge of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children [Time frame: 1 month]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Attitude of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children [Time frame: 1 month]
- Practice of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children [Time frame: 1 month]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Pediatric dentists
Exclusion criteria
- Undergraduate student
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Publications
- Aly MM, Elchaghaby MA, Yousry YM. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: knowledge, attitude, and practice among pediatric dentists in Egypt: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health. 2025 Sep 23;25(1):1417. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-06944-w. PMID 40988011
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06970873 · 22-2-25