Percepção dos estudantes do curso de graduação em odontologia sobre biossegurança e Resíduos em Serviço em Saúde (RSS).

Abstract

Biosafety and the management of health service waste (RSS) are extremely important practices for the dental professional, because they guarantee safety and protection both for the professional and for society, animals and the environment. In this sense, the present research aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge of students of the Dentistry Course of the University of Brazil regarding Biosafety and Waste Management of the Health Service. For this, a qualitative-quantitative, descriptive and exploratory research was carried out in a sample population composed of 100 students of the Dentistry course. An interview was conducted through the application of a structured questionnaire composed of comprehensive questions related to knowledge about biosafety and the destination of the RSS generated by the dental clinic. After the application of the questionnaire the data were tabulated in a spreadsheet of the Microsoft Excel®️ software forming the database, which was analyzed through technological resources for the production of descriptive statistical analysis. Based on the data obtained, graphic material was produced in folder format containing recommendations regarding biosafety and the management of RSS produced by the dental clinic. They highlighted among the interviewees, individuals aged between 18 and 29 years, female and single. Everyone said they have knowledge about what biosafety is, and 87% about RSS. As for the biosafety procedures that should be instituted in a Dental Clinic, 80% cited the use of PPE, sterilization, asepsis, hand hygiene, use of physical barrier, while 14% did not know how to answer. The importance of inserting the themes in the curriculum of the course, 89% said it was very important, 9% preferred not to give their opinion and 2% said they thought the themes are not relevant. Regarding the Health Service Waste Management Plan (PGRSS), 47% said they did not know that RSS generators should draw up and implement this plan. It was concluded that the students of the Dentistry Course have knowledge about the themes proposed in this research, but it was noted the need to intensify negotiations on the subject in the daily life of these students, because some still indicated that they did not find the subject of biosafety and management of RSS important for a dentist.