Knowledge, perceived risk, and preventive behaviors amidst Covid-19 Pandemic among dental students in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Ismail, Azlini, Ismail, Nur Hanisah, Abu Kassim, Nur Yasrin Maisarah, Lestari, Widya, Ismail, Ahmad Faisal, Sukotjo, Cortino
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: MDPI 2021
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General); L Education (General); RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/94808/2/Web%20of%20Science%20Master%20Journal%20List%20-%20Dentistry%20Journal.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/94808/9/94808_Knowledge%2C%20Perceived%20Risk%2C%20and%20Preventive%20Behaviors.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/94808/; https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/9/12/151; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj9120151
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Purpose: Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has affected dental education in Malaysia. However, studies on dental students’ knowledge, perception, and behaviors with regards to COVID-19 are very limited. Thus, this study aims to determine the knowledge status, perceived risk, and preventive behaviors...