Clinical attitudes, behaviors and perceived stress towards the COVID-19 pandemic: a questionnaire survey among swiss dentists

Article Article scientifique Article Clinical attitudes, behaviors and perceived stress towards the COVID-19 pandemic: a questionnaire survey among swiss dentists eng 2022-10-19 2022-10-19 author Gardelis Panagiotis 928546 author Ebersberger Rebecca Elena Pierrette 870293 author Zekeridou Alkisti 792319 author Giannopoulou Catherine 23966 379-384 10.3290/j.ohpd.b3500619 36259441 1602-1622 Purpose: To investigate dentists' work conditions, awareness, protective measures, economic effects and perceived stress during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 126 dentists working in the Frenchspeaking part of Switzerland, in particular in the Cantons of Vaud and Geneva. Data consisted of the answers to 40 questions assessing the knowledge, attitudes, workload and mental condition of the dentists during the first 2 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Swiss dentists received sufficient information about the COVID-19 pandemic and implemented protective measures. Differences were found between the 1st and the 2nd wave concerning the workload; during the first wave, the workload was low for the majority of dentists (60%), whereas during the second, it was moderate (53.4%) or high (41.3%). During both waves, the mental burden was also important, and was related mainly to financial issues and fear of infection. Conclusions: This survey reported that Swiss dentists were, in general, satisfied with the transmission of precise operating guidelines during the pandemic. However, a considerable psychological impact, mainly during the first wave, was revealed. With the implementation of proper strategic measures during the COVID-19 outbreak, dental practitioners will be prepared for future global health-care disruptions. COVID-19 Awareness Dentistry Protective measures Questionnaire Stress Humans COVID-19 / epidemiology Pandemics SARS-CoV-2 Dentists / psychology Cross-Sectional Studies Switzerland / epidemiology Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Professional Role Surveys and Questionnaires Stress, Psychological / epidemiology Dewey 617.6 206 Division de paradontologie 24P2 false 360 Groupe Giannopoulou Catherine (médecine dentaire) 626 Oral health & preventive dentistry 20 1 21a68b0b-b0c7-4e51-95aa-f2b911553216 Article (Published version) Public 2022_ohpd_2022_s0379_gardelis.pdf 134605 application/pdf CC BY-4.0 openAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine dentaire / Département de médecine dentaire préventive et de premier recours / Division de paradontologie

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