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- Title
ASSESSMENT OF PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES PRACTICED AND IMPACT OF NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF DENTAL PROFESSIONAL OF MAHARASHTRA DUE TO COVID -19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
- Authors
Maru, Viral; Kumari, Sujata; Dawoodbhoy, Rizwan I.; Mukhi, Roshni; Parkar, Daniya S.; Kazi, Meherunnisa Shakeel
- Abstract
Aim: To assess the precautionary measure practiced and the impact of nationwide lockdown due to COVID -19 among dental professionals of Maharashtra. Method: A total of 2056 dental professionals complete the questionnaire based survey. Chi-square test was done to compare the practices between male and female dental professionals. Result: A statistical significant difference was found between male and female dental professionals with respect to precautionary measures practiced. 70% participants reported a negative impact on their psychological health post nationwide lockdown. Conclusion: Male dental professionals of Maharashtra need to be motivated to practice precautionary measures to protect themselves against COVID -19 infection. Dental professionals also need to follow certain guidelines to improve their psychological well-being post nationwide lockdown.
- Subjects
MEDICAL personnel; COVID-19 pandemic; ORAL health; DENTIST-patient relationship; STAY-at-home orders; PSYCHOLOGICAL well-being; DENTAL students; FEAR of dentists
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2021, Vol 12, Issue 3, p1462
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article