Validation and Assessment of COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index among Indian Dental Professionals
Pandemics Coronavirus Infections SARS-CoV-2 Health Personnel Dentists Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
; 2021(Pesquisa Brasileira Em Odontopediatria E Clinica Integrada)
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in English
| WHO COVID | ID: covidwho-1308204
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To establish the validity of COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI) questionnaire and assess the stress with its associated factors during COVID-19 among dental professionals in Bhubaneswar, India. Material andMethods:
An online survey through Google Forms was steered among 234 dentists. CPDI questionnaire was used for data collection post its validation assessment. Content validity was judged satisfactory by two psychiatrists, and excellent internal consistency was found (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92). For statistical analysis, chi-square and binomial logistic regression tests were used with a significance level of p <= 0.05.Results:
70 (29.9%) were males and 164 (70.1%) were females with a mean age of 30.58 +/- 6.70 years. Around 50% had an MDS degree and were attached to an institution and nearly 80% were having experience of less than 10 years. The mean CPDI score was found to be 29.09 +/- 15.47. A statistically significant association was observed between CPDI scores with age (p<0.003), gender (p<0.03), practice (p<0.06) and education (p<0.006). Binomial logistic regression revealed that odds of stress were 2 times higher among males than females (OR=2.01, p<0.04), which was statistically significant.Conclusion:
Acceptable validation scores confirmed CPDI as an effective instrument for detecting stress. Importance of early interventions to combat the issue of stress among dental professionals as it is allied with negative consequences on health and furthermore affects daily activities is highlighted.
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WHO COVID
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Pandemics Coronavirus Infections SARS-CoV-2 Health Personnel Dentists Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
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Article
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