COVID-19 vaccination experience among United States dental professionals and students: Safety, confidence, concerns, and side effects.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccination experience among United States-based dental professionals and students: to understand their beliefs, concerns, safety and confidence levels, and side effects experienced after vaccination; striving to boost vaccination acceptability to curtail the pandemic.

Methods

An observational survey study approved by The University of Texas Health San Antonio Institutional Review Board was distributed to members of the School of Dentistry community using Qualtrics XM software. The survey was completed anonymously. Data were analyzed using R statistical computing software, χ2 test and Fisher's Exact test.

Results

Over 80% of all participants felt moderately to very safe working after the COVID-19 vaccin

SUBMITTER: Bsoul EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8863258 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature