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Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures among Dental Care Workers in Vietnam: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey.
Tran, Tai Tan; Vo, Thang Van; Hoang, Tuyen Dinh; Hoang, Minh Vu; Tran, Nhu Thi Quynh; Colebunders, Robert.
  • Tran TT; Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
  • Vo TV; Institute for Community Health Research, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
  • Hoang TD; Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
  • Hoang MV; Institute for Community Health Research, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
  • Tran NTQ; Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
  • Colebunders R; Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue 530000, Vietnam.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(1)2022 01 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1598775
ABSTRACT
An online cross-sectional survey using a "snowball" sampling method was carried out to assess the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among dental care workers (DCWs) during the pandemic. Six questions concerning the COVID-19 preventive guidelines issued by the Vietnam Ministry of Health were used to evaluate DCWs' adherence to preventive measures at dental care clinics. The quality of life of DCWs was assessed using the WHO-5 questionnaire and was defined as low if the total score was less than 13 points. Factors relating to adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures of DCWs were determined by multivariate linear regression analysis. In total, 514 DCWs completed the questionnaire. A total of 37% DCWs rated their quality of life as low. Regression analysis suggested that older age, a better quality of life, living in an urban area, and training on COVID-19 prevention were associated with better adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures, while being a dentist and lack of personal protective equipment was associated with less adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures. The pandemic had a significant negative impact on the physical and mental health of DCWs. Therefore, specific national guidelines for the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19 in dental facilities should be issued.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19010481

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph19010481