Abstract

Aim: The study aim is to ascertain the level of knowledge of Hepatitis C transmission, treatment, complications and prevention among dental as well as interns in dental college in Nagpur.
Materials and methods: The updated survey was distributed via WhatsApp groups to RDDC interns and students. The study used a questionnaire format. A total of 140 students participated. Participants were advised that the responses would remain confidential. The sole data program choice available was MS Excel, which was used to analyze the data.
Result: A total of 140 students participated in almost half of the students had a fair knowledge regarding Hepatitis C virus. 40% and 41% of the students had enough awareness about the etiological and diagnostic factors. Generally, the knowledge of hepatitis c virus infection spread was as roughly as 34%.
Conclusion: Majority of the dental participants had adequate knowledge regarding awareness about HCV transmission, precautions, risk factors, etiological factor. However, there are still significant gaps in knowledge which need to be modified or filled and the gaps should be closed.

Keywords:Hepatitis C; Awareness; Interns; Dental students