Infection control practices in orthodontics during COVID-19
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
; 15(6):1345-1346, 2021.
Article
in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1326234
ABSTRACT
Aim:
To find out infection control practices among orthodontists in Punjab, Pakistan during COVID-19 pandemic.Methods:
This cross sectional study was conceived from 1.6.2020 to 1.1.2021. A pre-designed proforma was used to find out the infection control practices in orthodontics. Each pre-designed proforma consisted of 10 questions about infection control. The pre-designed proforma was distributed among 50 orthodontists. The response rate was 100%.Results:
The results showed that most of the orthodontists were up-dated and in practice of using proper infection control measures while COVID-19. Gloves, PPE, Protective eye wears and face shields were worn by most of the respondents. Most of them were using proper disinfection and sterilization measures.Conclusion:
The knowledge and practices of infection control in orthodontics was appropriate and up to standards during COVID-19.
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English
Journal:
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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