Stress, Anxiety, And Depression Among Dentists Three Years into The Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Sumeia Gamal Werfalli,

Ghada Gehani,

Salah El- Din Taher

et al.

Libyan journal of public health practices., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(2), P. 19 - 25

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on healthcare workers globally, including the psychological wellbeing of dentists. To evaluate effect early phase long-term well-being dentists, this study assessed dentists’ mental health outcomes at two time points, fall 2020 (six months into pandemic), and winter 2023 (three years pandemic). Specifically measuring prevalence symptoms depression, anxiety, stress, potential associated risk factors. surveyed dentists in Libya who responded to questionnaire (n = 67) 38). survey included self-report measures assessing four outcomes: stress. chi-square test was used compare outcome between winter. self-reported stress decreased (40% vs. 37%, p =0.27; 55% 42%, 0.37; 97% 71%, 0.11 respectively). These estimates were particularly higher among those with history psychiatric disorder. Three coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, poor highly prevalent Further research is needed assess contributing factors specific population. Dental syndicates should promote targeted programs services aimed improving well-being.

Language: Английский

Development of the Multidimensional Scale Related to Infectious Diseases in Dentistry DOI Open Access
Daniele Sorgatto Faé, Francielle Silvestre Verner, Cleidiel Aparecido Araújo Lemos

et al.

Oral Diseases, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument assess dentists' adherence infection control protocols explore psychological factors related infectious diseases in dental practice. Materials Methods The was developed through phases including context validity, face semantic analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory (CFA). Internal consistency evaluated using McDonald's Omega coefficient ( ω ) Cronbach's Alpha α ). Results A total of 405 individuals completed the instrument. EFA n = 135) revealed a four‐factor structure (Work Environmental Protection, Disinfection, Team Training, Fear Anxiety) with 23 items loadings above 0.60. Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin (KMO) value 0.803, Bartlett's test sphericity significant χ 2 : 2501.136, df:253.000, p < 0.001). CFA 270) confirmed acceptable model fit: /df: 1.75; Comparative Fit Index (CFI): 0.997; Tucker–Lewis (TLI): 0.996; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR): 0.079; Error Approximation (RMSEA): 0.053, supporting from EFA. Reliability demonstrated strong internal across all ≥ 0.70). Conclusion exhibited appropriate reliability, consistency, providing suitable tool evaluate aspects among dentists facing diseases.

Language: Английский

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Enhanced personal protective equipment and dental students’ experience and quality of a restorative procedure in a simulated clinical setting DOI
Vesna Miletić,

Rajiv Avuthu,

Patrick Zaprzala

et al.

Journal of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 88(11), P. 1490 - 1502

Published: May 25, 2024

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effects of enhanced personal protective equipment (Enhanced_PPE) on student‐operator's experience and restorative procedure. Methods Student‐operators ( N = 29 Year 3 dental students) performed Class II composite restorations (SimpliShade, Kerr) in typodont upper molars (OneDental) equipped with N95 respirators, full‐face shields, disposable headwear gowns or surgical masks, glasses/goggles non‐disposable (Standard_PPE) 2 weeks later. Cavity dimensions were measured cone beam computed tomography images. The quality was assessed using selected FDI criteria Vickers hardness. A questionnaire operators' discomfort, anxiety, confidence, ability to perform, procedure outcome. Data analyzed paired t‐test McNemar test (alpha 0.05). Results experienced greater discomfort reduced confidence rated as less satisfactory Enhanced_PPE p < Differences proximal box width marginally significant (Enhanced_PPE 1.8 ± 0.4 mm, Standard_PPE 1.6 0.3 mm) 0.047). Other cavity similar between groups > 0.05) regarding surface luster, anatomical form, marginal adaptation, contour, contact There no differences hardness (top 0.349, bottom 0.334). Conclusions led student‐operator but did not impact preparation versus Standard_PPE.

Language: Английский

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Sensitivity to change of the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale among Canadian dentists DOI
R. Seth, Sreenath Madathil, Walter L. Siqueira

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 19, 2024

Abstract Introduction: There is a need to further validate the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C-19ASS) by evaluating its sensitivity change over time. Aim To estimate time of C-19ASS in sample Canadian dentists. effect age, sex, practice type and vaccination on anxiety levels dentists Canada. Methods Longitudinal data were used from prospective cohort study conducted incidence among practising Mixed effects ordinal logistic regression models association between total scores follow-up case counts province participants during 14 days prior completing questionnaire. utilized identify factors associated with related anxiety. Results The odds being more severe category reduced 26% (OR 0.74, 95% C.I. 0.72–0.76) every 30-day increase increased 20% (Odds Ratio = 1.20, C.I.= 1.12–1.27) each 10,000 dentists’ work collection. Age, sex significantly Conclusion sensitive external stimuli. was type.

Language: Английский

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Stress, Anxiety, And Depression Among Dentists Three Years into The Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Sumeia Gamal Werfalli,

Ghada Gehani,

Salah El- Din Taher

et al.

Libyan journal of public health practices., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(2), P. 19 - 25

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on healthcare workers globally, including the psychological wellbeing of dentists. To evaluate effect early phase long-term well-being dentists, this study assessed dentists’ mental health outcomes at two time points, fall 2020 (six months into pandemic), and winter 2023 (three years pandemic). Specifically measuring prevalence symptoms depression, anxiety, stress, potential associated risk factors. surveyed dentists in Libya who responded to questionnaire (n = 67) 38). survey included self-report measures assessing four outcomes: stress. chi-square test was used compare outcome between winter. self-reported stress decreased (40% vs. 37%, p =0.27; 55% 42%, 0.37; 97% 71%, 0.11 respectively). These estimates were particularly higher among those with history psychiatric disorder. Three coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, poor highly prevalent Further research is needed assess contributing factors specific population. Dental syndicates should promote targeted programs services aimed improving well-being.

Language: Английский

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