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0000-0003-1670-497X
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Jordan University of Science and Technology
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Publisher: Wiley
Date: 15-02-2022
DOI: 10.1111/EJE.12674
Abstract: Smartphone addiction has been associated with sleeping problems and psychological anxiety. However, little is known about the association of smartphone addiction, sleep quality and perceived stress amongst university students particularly in dentistry. This study investigated the association of these variables amongst dental students in a Jordanian dental faculty. A s le of 420 undergraduate dental students enrolled for academic year 2017/2018 at the Jordan University of Science and Technology participated in this study. They were given a set of self-administered questionnaires which consisted of questions regarding demographic information, characteristics of smartphone use, assessment of smartphone addiction, sleep quality as well as perceived stress. The mean Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) score amongst Jordanian dental students was high (109.9 ± 23.8). The correlation between SAS and Global Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score was significant (r = 0.137, P =0.005) indicating that the higher the smartphone addiction level, the poorer the quality of sleep. Similarly, a significant correlation was found between Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) score and Global PSQI score (r = 0.348, P < 0.001) which implied that students who have higher perceived stress experienced poorer sleep quality. Year 3 students (clinical year), smartphone addiction and perceived stress were determinants of sleep quality. Dental students who have high levels of smartphone addiction or high perceived stress levels experienced poor sleep quality. Identifying smartphone addicts amongst students as well as stressors are imperative measures to allow timely assistance and support in the form of educational c aigns, counselling, psychotherapy and stress management.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.ARCHORALBIO.2018.03.005
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical duration of eruption (CDE) for deciduous teeth in Jordanian children, from the moment of gingival emergence until functional occlusal contact. This cross-sectional study included 1988 children (885 females, 1103 males) aged 1-45 months examined for deciduous tooth emergence. Through probit regression analysis (SPSS Version 16.0), the median ages of emergence (MAE) and of functional eruption (MAF) were calculated per tooth time difference between the two events represented CDE in months. Mann Whitney U tests and two-tailed Spearman's bivariate correlation test were used to investigate sexual dimorphisms in CDE, and find relationships between MAE and CDE, respectively. Significance was set at P ≤ 0.05. The average CDE was (4.45 ± 1.96) months it was less in males (4.33 ± 1.99) than in females (4.57 ± 1.93) with no significant gender differences (P = 0.38). Longest and shortest CDE were for maxillary first molars and mandibular lateral incisors, respectively. None of the teeth showed statistically significant differences in CDEs between genders. In addition, there were insignificant positive moderate correlations between MAE and CDE (r = 0.60, 0.52, P = 0.07, 0.12 for males and females, respectively). This study has established the first standards for CDE in deciduous teeth for Jordanian children with an average CDE (4.5 ± 2, range 1.6-8 months). Some variations in CDE can be explained by variations in age of emergence however, variations in CDE were not related to gender. The deciduous dentition in Jordanians is in active state of eruption between approximately 8.2-32 months.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-05-2021
DOI: 10.1111/IPD.12781
Abstract: The number of child abuse cases is increasing worldwide therefore, it is important to educate in iduals having contact with children about it. This includes dentists who play a pivotal role in detecting and reporting child abuse. To identify and compare the final‐ year dental student's knowledge, attitudes, and practice in relation to child abuse. A 38‐ item and four‐ part online questionnaire was distributed to students of 11 dental schools in 10 countries. SPSS and GraphPad Prism were used for data analysis. The levels of statistical significance were determined using a chi‐ square test. P ≤ .05 was considered to be statistically significant. A total of 660 students completed the survey. Fifty‐ six percent of the students received formal training on child abuse, and 86% wanted additional training. The knowledge of child abuse was significantly higher in Australia, the United States, and Jordan compared with other countries. Internet (60.3%) was commonly used as an information source for child abuse. The study showed that dental students lack knowledge and experience in recognizing and reporting child abuse. Most respondents indicated a desire for additional training therefore, dental schools should review what they are currently teaching and make changes as appropriate.
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