Awareness and Knowledge among Dental Students on ‘Idiot Syndrome’ across various Dental Institutions in Andhra Pradesh - An Online Survey.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/5r7p1876Keywords:
Internet Derived Information Obstruction Treatment (IDIOT Syndrome); Cyberchondria; Online Medical Information; Internet Search.Abstract
Background: In this digital era, the usage of internet and advanced cutting-edge technology is spreading in
nook and corner of the world. Day by day new internet problems are taking birth and creating lot of issues. All
the dental fraternity including interns and P.G. Student community should be aware of the negative side of
these improper handling of internet and technology.
Objective: The present research focused on awareness and understanding of Interns and Post-Graduate
Students of various dental institutions in Andhra Pradesh, India, regarding the latest problem, Internet Derived
Information Obstruction& Treatment (IDIOT Syndrome).
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