秘鲁学生在儿童牙科中对非甾体抗炎药管理知识的相关因素：一项横断面研究

Factors associated with Peruvian students' knowledge of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug management in pediatric dentistry: a cross-sectional study.

作者信息

Alvarado-Cotrina Norma, Ladera-Castañeda Marysela, Turpo-Claudio Denisse, Cervantes-Ganoza Luis, Yarasca-Berrocal Enrique, Huamani-Echaccaya José, Cayo-Rojas César

机构信息

School of Stomatology, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Lima, Peru.

出版信息

BMC Med Educ. 2025 Aug 21;25(1):1182. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-07786-4.

DOI:10.1186/s12909-025-07786-4

PMID:40841944

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12369040/

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The prescription of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in pediatric dentistry has gained significant importance recently. Students are expected to care for children and adolescents as part of their professional training. To prevent serious complications, it is crucial to possess a comprehensive understanding of NSAID management. This study aimed to explore whether sociodemographic and academic factors are associated with Peruvian students’ knowledge regarding NSAID management in pediatric dentistry.

METHODS

This cross-sectional analytical study assessed the knowledge of NSAID management in pediatric dentistry among 381 Peruvian dental students using a 20-item questionnaire, divided into the following dimensions: D1 (general knowledge about NSAIDs), D2 (NSAID dosage in pediatric dentistry), D3 (NSAID concentration in oral suspension for pediatric use), and D4 (indications and contraindications of NSAIDs). A chi-square test was employed for bivariable analysis, while a Poisson regression model with robust variance was utilized for multivariable analysis to identify associated factors. The significance level was established at < 0.05.

RESULTS

A total of 17.6% of students demonstrated poor knowledge regarding NSAID management in pediatric dentistry, while 65.1% exhibited a fair level of knowledge and 17.3% showed good knowledge. Furthermore, third- and fourth-year students were 51% and 48% less likely, respectively, to possess a good level of knowledge compared to fifth-year students (PR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.27–0.90 for third-year students; PR = 0.52, 95% CI: 0.28–0.98 for fourth-year students). Additionally, age, sex, marital status, and place of origin were not significantly associated with the level of knowledge on this topic ( > 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Only a small percentage of dental students demonstrated good knowledge regarding NSAID management in pediatric dentistry. Furthermore, the findings revealed that students in their third and fourth years of study were less likely to possess a good level of knowledge in this area. On the other hand, factors such as age, sex, marital status, and place of origin did not appear to have a significant association with their knowledge.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12909-025-07786-4.

摘要

背景

非甾体抗炎药（NSAIDs）在儿童牙科中的处方应用近来变得极为重要。作为专业培训的一部分，学生需要照顾儿童和青少年。为预防严重并发症，全面了解NSAIDs的管理至关重要。本研究旨在探讨社会人口统计学和学术因素是否与秘鲁学生关于儿童牙科中NSAIDs管理的知识相关。

方法

这项横断面分析研究使用一份包含20个条目的问卷，评估了381名秘鲁牙科学生对儿童牙科中NSAIDs管理的知识，问卷分为以下几个维度：D1（关于NSAIDs的一般知识）、D2（儿童牙科中NSAIDs的剂量）、D3（儿科用口服混悬液中NSAIDs的浓度）和D4（NSAIDs的适应证和禁忌证）。采用卡方检验进行双变量分析，同时使用具有稳健方差的泊松回归模型进行多变量分析以确定相关因素。显著性水平设定为<0.05。

结果

共有17.6%的学生对儿童牙科中NSAIDs的管理知识掌握较差，65.1%的学生知识水平一般，17.3%的学生知识掌握良好。此外，与五年级学生相比，三年级和四年级学生具备良好知识水平的可能性分别低51%和48%（三年级学生：PR = 0.49，95%CI：0.27 - 0.90；四年级学生：PR = 0.52，95%CI：0.28 - 0.98）。此外，年龄、性别、婚姻状况和籍贯与该主题的知识水平无显著关联（>0.05）。