ASSESSMENT OF PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES PRACTICED AND IMPACT OF NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN ON PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF DENTAL PROFESSIONAL OF MAHARASHTRA DUE TO COVID -19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors

  • Dr Viral Maru ,Dr Sujata Kumari ,Dr Rizwan I Dawoodbhoy , Dr Roshni Mukhi ,Dr Daniya S Parkar , Dr Meherunnisa Shakeel Kazi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

COVID -19, Lockdown, dental professionals, psychological health

Abstract

Aim: To assess the precautionary measure practiced and the impact of nationwide lockdown due to COVID
-19 among dental professionals of Maharashtra.
Method: A total of 2056 dental professionals complete the questionnaire based survey. Chi-square test was
done to compare the practices between male and female dental professionals.
Result: A statistical significant difference was found between male and female dental professionals with
respect to precautionary measures practiced. 70% participants reported a negative impact on their
psychological health post nationwide lockdown.
Conclusion: Male dental professionals of Maharashtra need to be motivated to practice precautionary
measures to protect themselves against COVID -19 infection. Dental professionals also need to follow
certain guidelines to improve their psychological well-being post nationwide lockdown.

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Published

2021-03-13

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2021): volume 12 issue 3 (2021)

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Articles