Saudi dental students' perceptions on sustainable development goals and sustainable dental practice.
Journal
BDJ open
ISSN: 2056-807X
Titre abrégé: BDJ Open
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101709456
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
30 May 2024
30 May 2024
Historique:
received:
17
12
2023
accepted:
16
05
2024
revised:
12
05
2024
medline:
31
5
2024
pubmed:
31
5
2024
entrez:
30
5
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This study utilised a cross-sectional survey design to assess the levels of knowledge and awareness among 841 undergraduate dental students from Saudi Arabia regarding sustainable development goals (SDGs) and sustainable dental practices (SDP). A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to adults aged between 18 and 35 years of both genders, from November 2022 to November 2023. The study has obtained appropriate ethical approval. Participants exhibited a moderate level of knowledge and awareness regarding the SDGs, while demonstrating a high level of awareness specifically related to the SDP. The presence of a correlation between gender-associated beliefs and pro-environmental behaviours is apparent. Additionally, it has been observed that participants who engage in clinical activities exhibit a heightened level of awareness concerning SDP. By assessing dental students' current knowledge and awareness of the SDGs and SDP, we can inform stakeholders in the dental industry about how to enhance sustainability competence and develop dental policy curricula. This will better prepare students to serve as educators as well as professionals, aligning with their commitment to integrating the principles and objectives of various SDGs and SDP into dental education and practice.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38816385
doi: 10.1038/s41405-024-00228-1
pii: 10.1038/s41405-024-00228-1
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
40Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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