Prevalence and risk indicators of first-wave COVID-19 among oral health-care workers: A French epidemiological survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have highlighted the increased risk of contracting the COVID-19 for health-care workers and suggest that oral health-care workers may carry the greatest risk. Considering the transmission route of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, a similar increased risk can be hypothesized for other respiratory infections. However, no study has specifically assessed the risk of contracting COVID-19 within the dental profession.

Methods

An online survey was conducted within a population of French dental professionals between April 1 and April 29, 2020. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to explore risk indicators associated with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 and COVID-19-related clinical phenotypes (i.e. phenotypes present in 15% or

SUBMITTER: Jungo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877573 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature