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Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
José Francisco Gómez-Clavel
Miguel Angel Morales Pérez
Alejandro García
GABRIELA ARGUMEDO GARCIA
CYNTHIA GEORGINA TREJO IRIARTE
Acceso Abierto
Atribución
https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9060731
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% (n = 514) were women and 53.6% (n = 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.
Healthcare
14-06-2021
Artículo
https://www.mdpi.com/
Inglés
Gómez-Clavel, J.F.; Morales-Pérez, M.A.; Argumedo, G.; Trejo-Iriarte, C.G.; García-Muñoz, A. Concerns, Knowledge, and Practices of Dentists in Mexico Regarding Infection Control during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare 2021, 9, 731. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/healthcare9060731
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