COVID-19 Risk Perception and Confidence among Clinical Dental Students: Impact on Patient Management
Open Access
- 21 July 2021
- conference paper
- conference paper
- Published by MDPI AG in Medical Sciences Forum
- Vol. 5 (1), 26
- https://doi.org/10.3390/msf2021005026
Abstract
This study aimed to assess COVID-19 perceived risk, confidence and its impact on potentially infected patients’ management practices, in a clinical dental education setting. The survey was conducted by application of a self-administered questionnaire amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate high COVID-19 perceived risk and confidence levels (86.7% and 72.8%, respectively). A significantly lower risk perception was identified for individuals classifying COVID-19 as a moderately dangerous disease and confidence was significantly lower for women and for individuals not previously exposed to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19. No factor-related significant differences were found on potentially infected patients’ management practices.Keywords
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