Awareness of COVID 19 pandemic among dental practioners of Telangana state, India: A cross sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. The dental professionals are considered to be at high risk, as most of the treatments may lead to the spread of infection due to direct proximity with saliva, blood and aerosols generation.

Aim

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the awareness, regarding COVID19 pandemic among dental practioners in state of Telangana.

Materials and methodology

A self-administered, structured, pilot-tested close-ended 20 point questionnaire,was distributed among the dental practioners in Telangana state. A total of 385 participants completed the questionnaire. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS 22.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) for data analysis.

Results

Among 385 parti

SUBMITTER: Kanaparthi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7422899 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature