| Autor: |
Srujana M P, M. Kiranmayi, S. Srikanth Raju, S. Sai Divya, E Rajendra Reddy, P. Snehitha |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH. :61-63 |
| Popis: |
Background: Dental practice has considerably changed in this COVID-19 era. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, worldwide healthcare systems & dental professionals have been severely challenged furthermore; paediatric dentists are at higher level as children act as carriers due to their innate immunity.The purpose of the study was to assess the Parental attitude towards their child's dental treatment during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey which consisted of 16 self-prepared questions was conducted. A total of 100 parents of patients who visited hospital for various treatments have participated in this study. Results: Ninety percent of patients have heard about COVID-19 and they have chosen dental treatment is recommended in this scenario.About 83% of the patients were aware that television is the main source of information about COVID-19. Most of the patients (85%) were aware of the infection control measures to be followed by dentist and by themselves at their home.Regardless of gender and generation most of the people are aware about the present pandemic.Conclusion: Most of the parents of patients were aware about COVID-19 and infection control measures to be followed by paediatric dentists in the dental set-up, and also precautions to be taken by them at the home environment.Through this study it can be concluded that most of the parents were not apprehensive about undergoing dental treatment in this pandemic. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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