Awareness of the Protective Measures Against Covid-among Turkish Dentists: A Questionnaire Survey

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the entire world. This study aims to evaluate Turkish dentists’ awareness of and protective measures against COVID-19 infection.Methods: A web-based questionnaire consisting of 35 closed-ended and multiple-choice questions was prepared according t...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental health sciences (Online) 2023-10, Vol.13 (4), p.848
Main Authors: Kasımoğlu, Yelda, İlisulu, Sabiha Ceren, Baysan, Caner, Koruyucu, Mine, Seymen, Figen
Format: Article
Language:English
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COVID-19
Dentists
Multiple choice
Questionnaires
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Summary:Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the entire world. This study aims to evaluate Turkish dentists’ awareness of and protective measures against COVID-19 infection.Methods: A web-based questionnaire consisting of 35 closed-ended and multiple-choice questions was prepared according to Turkish Dental Association guidelines. The questionnaire was divided into three domains: demographic data, precautionary measures, and attitude. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Istanbul University institutional review board. questionnaire was sent to the dentists registered with the Turkish Dental Association. The minimum sample size was calculated as 756 individuals. The Chi-Square test was used to evaluate the difference for categorical variables. Statistical significance was accepted as p
ISSN:2459-1459
DOI:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1195447