Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among dental professionals: A cross-sectional study among practitioners, residents, and students

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the world, prompting governments to impose lengthy restrictions on both movement and trade. While lockdowns reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 disease, they may have a negative impact on the economy and job levels. Dental medicine has been one...

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Published in:Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science 2021-11, Vol.13 (6), p.985-988
Main Authors: Gopakumar, Rethi, Mahesh, J, Alexander, Bijo, Arya, K, John, Sunil, Kumbla, Shruthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acceptance
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines
Cross-sectional studies
dental practitioners
Dental schools
Disease transmission
Epidemics
Forecasts and trends
Occupational exposure
Occupational hazards
Original
Pandemics
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Statistical analysis
Vaccination
vaccine
Vaccines
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Summary:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the world, prompting governments to impose lengthy restrictions on both movement and trade. While lockdowns reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 disease, they may have a negative impact on the economy and job levels. Dental medicine has been one of the most severely impacted industries during this crisis. Dental professionals are exposed to environments with high levels of occupational hazards, additional risks of viral exposure, and transmission. Methods: We analyzed 705 anonymous questionnaires filled out by dentists, dental students, and postgraduate students about their willingness to consider a new SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Results: Our findings show a statistically significant relationship between an individual's unemployment rate and their ability to be immunized with a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. Conclusion: As part of the global vaccination program's alertness, these data may be used to forecast patterns in vaccine adoption or denial depending on economic burden during the COVID-19 pandemic by various industries.
ISSN:0975-7406
0976-4879
0975-7406
DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_342_21