Perception of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on dental researchers.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Historical evidence shows a gender-based disproportionate effect of pandemics across different populations. In 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic began spreading its devastating effects worldwide. The goal of the present study was to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on research productivity, work-life arrangements, and mental health of dental professionals worldwide with focus on gender differences.

Methods

A 38-item survey, concerning demographics, career stage, employer support, family structure, mental health, and relationships, was distributed to 7692 active members of the International Association for Dental Research. Bivariate associations between independent variables and the primary outcome variable were tested

SUBMITTER: De Souza GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538829 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature