ArticleNeuropsychopharmacology reports2021
Prevalence of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Pooled it
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- Depression and Anxiety Among Dentists: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Health science reports · 2025Review
- Vaccination rate and symptoms of long COVID among dental teams in Germany.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Occupational Stress Levels among Radiologists and Radiographers in Hungary during the COVID-19 Era.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Hospitalizations in an Acute Psychiatric Ward.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2024Article
- One year of COVID-19 in dental health services in Norway: psychological impact, risk perceptions and vaccination status.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Psychological Impact of COVID-19 in the Setting of Dentistry: A Review Article.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dentists in Latin America's Epicenter: São Paulo, Brazil.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- COVID-19 Impact on Public Dental Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Current Situation and Ongoing Perspectives.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- US dental health care workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) · 2022Article
- Depression among Online Respondent Oral Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2022Article
- Mental health status of dentists during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Health science reports · 2022Review
- Anxiety Levels among Polish and Turkish Dentists during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Prevalence of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.Neuropsychopharmacology reports · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among Iranian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsA study was conducted using online survey from May 2nd to 14th, 2020. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic information, anxiety (18 questions), and general health (GH) (GHQ-28). Scoring system was based on Likert scale. The questionnaire was registered at Porsline website. Data were analyzed using t test and Pearson's correlation coefficient statistical tests.
resultsA total of 320 dentists from all over the country fully completed questionnaires. 42.5% of dentist had corona-associated anxiety and 32.5% out of them had mild severity and no severe anxiety was observed. 62.5% of dentists were nonpsychiatric according to GHQ-28, 35% had mild disorders in GH, and no one had severe GH disorders. There were significant relationships between gender, marital status, and family history of psychiatric disorders with GH status. There was a significant relationship between history of physical illness with corona-associated anxiety. There was a significant relationship between history of psychiatric disorders with corona-associated anxiety and GH status.
conclusionThe prevalence of corona-associated anxiety and mental disorders in dentists was moderate; by holding psychological workshops to maintain and strengthen the morale of dentists during the corona pandemic, along with teaching them the correct way to use personal protective equipment, while maintaining the mental health of dentists, we will help them return to work and provide dental services.
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