Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: This study analyzed Polish dentists’ knowledge of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the main problems in their work during the early phase of the pandemic. Methods: Dentists responded to an online anonymous survey consisting of 57 questions relating to socio-demographics, knowledge about COVID-19...

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Autores principales:	Anna Turska-Szybka, Maria Prokopczyk, Piotr Winkielman, Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	COVID-19 dentist pandemic SARS-CoV-2 awareness personal protective equipment Medicine R
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:53876d6c66024affb10b083060612b182021-11-25T17:51:08ZKnowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic10.3390/ijerph1822121001660-46011661-7827https://doaj.org/article/53876d6c66024affb10b083060612b182021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/22/12100https://doaj.org/toc/1661-7827https://doaj.org/toc/1660-4601Objectives: This study analyzed Polish dentists’ knowledge of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the main problems in their work during the early phase of the pandemic. Methods: Dentists responded to an online anonymous survey consisting of 57 questions relating to socio-demographics, knowledge about COVID-19, and office procedures. The obtained data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, significance of dependencies and Chi square and Mann–Whitney tests; <i>p</i> < 0.05. Results: Ultimately, responses from 730 dentists were included. The mean age was 43.62 ± 11.57. Almost 3/4 of the respondents followed the information on COVID-19. A total of 95.5% had knowledge about COVID-19. Genetic testing was the basic test according to 69.2%. Further, 56.0% were concerned about the pandemic, and 23.6% were significantly anxious. In addition, 42.1% considered a risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace as very high. A total of 84.0% admitted patients performing a triage and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, 44.5% planned to become vaccinated. Continuing the work during the pandemic was strongly correlated with age, sector, and location and duration of work. Conclusions: Most Polish dentists follow the information on the COVID-19 protocol and have sufficient knowledge about COVID-19. Dentists are concerned and anxious about the situation. The vast majority admitted patients during the pandemic and use PPE. Only almost half plan to be vaccinated.Anna Turska-SzybkaMaria ProkopczykPiotr WinkielmanDorota Olczak-KowalczykMDPI AGarticleCOVID-19dentistpandemicSARS-CoV-2awarenesspersonal protective equipmentMedicineRENInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 12100, p 12100 (2021)
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spellingShingle	COVID-19 dentist pandemic SARS-CoV-2 awareness personal protective equipment Medicine R Anna Turska-Szybka Maria Prokopczyk Piotr Winkielman Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
description	Objectives: This study analyzed Polish dentists’ knowledge of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the main problems in their work during the early phase of the pandemic. Methods: Dentists responded to an online anonymous survey consisting of 57 questions relating to socio-demographics, knowledge about COVID-19, and office procedures. The obtained data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, significance of dependencies and Chi square and Mann–Whitney tests; <i>p</i> < 0.05. Results: Ultimately, responses from 730 dentists were included. The mean age was 43.62 ± 11.57. Almost 3/4 of the respondents followed the information on COVID-19. A total of 95.5% had knowledge about COVID-19. Genetic testing was the basic test according to 69.2%. Further, 56.0% were concerned about the pandemic, and 23.6% were significantly anxious. In addition, 42.1% considered a risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace as very high. A total of 84.0% admitted patients performing a triage and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, 44.5% planned to become vaccinated. Continuing the work during the pandemic was strongly correlated with age, sector, and location and duration of work. Conclusions: Most Polish dentists follow the information on the COVID-19 protocol and have sufficient knowledge about COVID-19. Dentists are concerned and anxious about the situation. The vast majority admitted patients during the pandemic and use PPE. Only almost half plan to be vaccinated.
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author	Anna Turska-Szybka Maria Prokopczyk Piotr Winkielman Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk
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title	Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_short	Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full	Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_fullStr	Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full_unstemmed	Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_sort	knowledge and attitude of polish dental healthcare professionals during the covid-19 pandemic
publisher	MDPI AG
publishDate	2021
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Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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