Awareness, perceptions and dental services utilization by patients a tertiary care centre during COVID-19 pandemic.
Przegl Epidemiol
; 74(4): 634-643, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1190771
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
COVID -19 pandemic has imposed multiple questions and consideration in the minds of the patients and dental professionals. The understanding of patient's perceptions and dental services utilization can aid in modifying the pre-existing dental practices. The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness, perceptions and dental services utilization by patients visiting a tertiary care centre during COVID-19.METHODOLOGY:
A cross-sectional study on 437 patients was carried using a validated questionnaire consisting of 22 questions on three domains. Strict sterilization protocol and infection control measures were practiced to avoid any contact between the investigator and the patient.RESULTS:
Patients were aware of COVID -19 pandemic and were willing (76.7%) to inculcate preventive practices even post-pandemic. Concerns regarding the spread of infection (37.3%) and hygiene/cleanliness (28.6%) were most commonly reported. Patients visited the dental centre primarily for emergency management and preferred their queries being solved on the phone.CONCLUSION:
Patients had a positive outlook towards visiting the dental centre for treatment in the near future and did not report any anxiety before visiting a dental centre.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Attitude of Health Personnel
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Dental Care
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Practice Patterns, Dentists'
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Przegl Epidemiol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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