Characterization of Dental Surgeons of Pernambuco State in the COVID-19 Pandemic Context: Preliminary Data
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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20(supl.1): e0145, 2020. tab
Article
in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1135577
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To present the results of preliminary research on the characterization of dental surgeons in the state of Pernambuco, during a pandemic of COVID-19. Material andMethods:
This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and exploratory study, whose population was composed of dental surgeons with active enrollment in the Regional Dentistry Council of Pernambuco. Data collection was performed using an electronic form and included characterization of professionals (gender, age, time since graduation, marital status, family income and field of work) and health status (vaccination schedule, presence of comorbidities, biosafety knowledge and testing for COVID-19). Preliminary data correspond to the first week of collection, which were analyzed from the frequency, proportions, and measures of central tendency distributions.Results:
Of the 363 dental surgeons, for the field of work, 38.6% work in both the public and private sectors. Comorbidities related to the worsening of COVID-19 were identified in 35.0% of participants, 24.5% are not up to date with influenza and hepatitis vaccines, and 79.3% have not been tested for COVID-19. Regarding the biosafety instructions for COVID-19, 30.7% received no training.Conclusion:
It is necessary to immunize dental surgeons to prevent immunological diseases and expansion of the testing capacity for COVID-19, especially for professionals belonging to the risk group. In addition to guaranteeing the offer of qualification courses on biosafety, which is essential for the safe resumption of activities.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Brazil
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Oral Health
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Coronavirus Infections
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Dentists
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Paraíba/BR
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Federal University of Pernambuco/BR
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