Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dentists in Latin America's Epicenter: Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stress and anxiety symptoms among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was sent electronically to 93,280 dentists with active registration in the Dental Council of São Paulo, Brazil, enquiring about information regarding the first-wave peak period in Brazil. Descriptive analyses of background characteristics, perceptions of preparedness, and psychological impact were calculated. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed, and independent variables that showed p < 0.20 were used in the adjusted logistic regression model to compare the psychological impact on dental professionals. Among the 2113 respondents, female participants had 63% l

SUBMITTER: de Araujo CAR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9691075 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature