Background: Stress is characterized as a condition of anxiety or tension spurred on by challenging circumstances. Stress is a normal human reaction that motivates us to deal with obstacles and dangers in our lives. The study aimed to investigate the levels of stress that employees in the medical emergency unit (MEU) industry face and any possible relationship between work satisfaction, and perceived stress.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The study aims to evaluate the motivation levels of dental students, with an emphasis on first-year BDS students, by utilizing the Strength of Motivation for Medical School (SMMS) questionnaire.
Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study targeting 89 first-year BDS students enrolled at Lahore Medical and Dental College from 5 June to 18 August 2023. The Strength of Motivation for Medical School (SMMS) questionnaire was given to the participants after ethical board approval.
Glass fiber-based materials have gained interest for use in biomedical and dental applications. The aim of this study was to make E-glass fiber bioactive by a novel method using the microwave irradiation technique. Industrial E-glass fibers were used after surface activation with the hydrolysis method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComparison of oral health status, dental needs and dietary habits of children with autism and their healthy siblings. In this cross-sectional study, oral hygiene measures, sugar consumption and dental examination of 58 Pakistani children with autism spectrum disorder were assessed and compared to 27 of their siblings without autism spectrum disorder. Questionnaires were distributed to their parents regarding oral hygiene measures, dietary habits and past dental experiences.
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