COVID-19 protocols in dental office and its awareness among parents;a survey-based study among the parents attending Riyadh Elm University clinics
Medical Science
; 26(122):9, 2022.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1887485
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
COVID-19 has changed the overall perception of public towards infection control and people are mainly concerned about their family's safety when planning a visit to the dental office. Materials andmethods:
This is a cross sectional study conducted among the parents of pediatric patients using an online survey. 519 parents were contacted in the two campuses of REU.Results:
45.3% participants felt that a visit to dental clinic is more dangerous than public places, 11% were not worried about contracting virus from dental clinic, fathers were more positive since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic (24.9%).Conclusion:
The overall level of knowledge and awareness regarding dental clinics infection protocol among the study participants is satisfactory.
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Web of Science
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Medical Science
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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