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COVID‐19‐Related Knowledge, Fear, and Infection Control of Dental Staff

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the correlations between knowledge, fear, infection control practices, and attitude of dental staff in Korea. METHODS: This study was conducted to investigate the correlation between COVID-19-related knowledge, fear, and infection control attitudes and practices. RESULTS: COVID-19-related knowledge was significantly correlated with infection control attitudes and practices (r = 0.204, p < 0.010), and infection control attitudes and practices were significantly correlated with knowledge and fear (r = 0.214, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: It was confirmed that most Korean dental staff are acquiring correct knowledge about COVID-19 and are showing relatively stable infection control attitudes and practices to cope with it.

Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene

DOI: 10.1111/idh.12892

Authors: Eunbi Sim, So‐Jung Mun, Sunyoung Han, Jung Yun Kang, Yoon Lee, Hie‐Jin Noh

Institutions: Yonsei University, Yonsei University Mirae Campus, Gangneung–Wonju National University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Research and COVID-19

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405399764