Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Consumption of Carbonated Soft Drinks Among the Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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22: e210187, 2022. tab
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1422254
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To assess and evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the consumption of carbonated drinks among dental students. Carbonated drinks are pervaded by carbon dioxide and have more adverse effects since they are acidic in nature. Nowadays, these are consumed more widely globally, causing many systemic diseases; diabetes and obesity are common. Material andMethods:
This study includes 204 individuals belonging to the age group of 18-26 years. A self-structured objective type cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental students regarding carbonated drinks. The participants were instructed to mark the most appropriate correct answer from the given list of close-ended type questions.Results:
Of 204 dental students, the study population includes 125 female and 79 male students. 98.5% of the students knew about carbonated drinks, while 1.5% were unaware.Conclusion:
Most participants preferred to have carbonated drinks even with their awareness about the ill effects of these drinks. Possible implications by the government authorities may probably increase awareness among the population (AU).
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Students, Dental
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Carbonated Beverages
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Drinking Behavior
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Saudi Arabia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ibn Sina National College for Medical Sciences/SA
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Jouf University/SA
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