Hala Aleissa
General Dentist, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Research
Knowledge and Attitudes of the Public in Saudi Arabia about Forensic Odontology during COVID-19
Author(s): Khalid T Aboalshamat*, Doaa S Alghamdi, Fatmah A Almaqboul, Duaa A Almarhabi, Hala Aleissa, Tahani Alattas, Aljawharah A Aqely and Rawan N Albishry
Background: Forensic odontology is the handling and examination of dental evidence and the accurate interpretation and preservation of dental findings in the interests of justice. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes of the public in Saudi Arabia about forensic odontology during COVID-19. Methods: A total of 784 adult participants from 17 cities answered a self-reported questionnaire in this cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was composed of 55 questions about their knowledge of and attitudes about forensic odontology and their willingness to register with a national dental registry. The questionnaire was validated and had a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.78 and 0.75. Results: The total knowledge score was 9.35 (out of 21), and standard deviation (SD) of 4.68. Adults and employed participants had significantly higher forensic odontology knowledge.. Read More»