Prevalence of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among Iranian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A study was conducted using online survey from May 2nd to 14th, 2020. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic information, anxiety (18 questions), and general health (GH) (GHQ-28). Scoring system was based on Likert scale. The questionnaire was registered at Porsline website. Data were analyzed using t test and Pearson's correlation coefficient statistical tests.

Results

A total of 320 dentists from all over the country fully completed questionnaires. 42.5% of dentist had corona-associated anxiety and 32.5% out of them had mild severity and no severe anxiety was

SUBMITTER: Salehiniya H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8250041 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature