Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dentists are highly exposed and vulnerable during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, as physical proximity to patients is necessary for effective dental examination and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the concerns, knowledge, and infection control practices of dentis...
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| author | José F. Gómez-Clavel Miguel A. Morales-Pérez Gabriela Argumedo Cynthia G. Trejo-Iriarte Alejandro García-Muñoz |
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| description | Dentists are highly exposed and vulnerable during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, as physical proximity to patients is necessary for effective dental examination and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the concerns, knowledge, and infection control practices of dentists in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study conducted from 22 May 2020 to 8 July 2020, an anonymous survey was distributed to dentists, which covered information regarding dentists’ sociodemographic and professional characteristics, clinical practices during the pandemic, and perceptions regarding the application of infection prevention and control guidance for dental settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 703 respondents, 73.1% (<i>n</i> = 514) were women and 53.6% (<i>n</i> = 377) were dentists with 1–10 years of experience. Regarding the statements issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the responses for 11 survey items had total agreement rates >90% (high frequency); seven and nine items had moderate and low frequency of total agreement, respectively. Most dentists in this study agreed with the WHO and CDC statements and were concerned regarding the possibility of infection, despite using the protective gear. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f378d24a1b2d499aa830b05ebe6c29c22023-11-22T00:03:19ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-06-019673110.3390/healthcare9060731Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional StudyJosé F. Gómez-Clavel0Miguel A. Morales-Pérez1Gabriela Argumedo2Cynthia G. Trejo-Iriarte3Alejandro García-Muñoz4Laboratorio de Investigación en Educación y Odontología, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlalnepantla 54090, MexicoDepartamento de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial, Hospital Central Militar, Mexico City 11649, MexicoDepartmento de Ciencias Experimentales, CCH Azcapotzalco, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Azcapotzalco 02020, MexicoLaboratorio de Investigación Odontológica Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlalnepantla 54090, MexicoLaboratorio de Investigación Odontológica Almaraz, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlalnepantla 54090, MexicoDentists are highly exposed and vulnerable during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, as physical proximity to patients is necessary for effective dental examination and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the concerns, knowledge, and infection control practices of dentists in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study conducted from 22 May 2020 to 8 July 2020, an anonymous survey was distributed to dentists, which covered information regarding dentists’ sociodemographic and professional characteristics, clinical practices during the pandemic, and perceptions regarding the application of infection prevention and control guidance for dental settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 703 respondents, 73.1% (<i>n</i> = 514) were women and 53.6% (<i>n</i> = 377) were dentists with 1–10 years of experience. Regarding the statements issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the responses for 11 survey items had total agreement rates >90% (high frequency); seven and nine items had moderate and low frequency of total agreement, respectively. Most dentists in this study agreed with the WHO and CDC statements and were concerned regarding the possibility of infection, despite using the protective gear.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/6/731dentistinfection control practicesknowledgeconcernsCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2 |
| spellingShingle | José F. Gómez-Clavel Miguel A. Morales-Pérez Gabriela Argumedo Cynthia G. Trejo-Iriarte Alejandro García-Muñoz Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Healthcare dentist infection control practices knowledge concerns COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 |
| title | Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | concerns knowledge and practices of dentists in mexico regarding infection control during the coronavirus disease pandemic a cross sectional study |
| topic | dentist infection control practices knowledge concerns COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/6/731 |
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