Evaluation of Responsiveness, Adaptation& Alertness for Sample of Iraqi Dentists during COVID-19 Crunch/ (Sample from Baghdad City)

Abstract

Aim of the study \n The aim was to estimate the level of responsiveness, attitude & adaptation; statement of fear, emotions and alertness in the sample of Iraqi dentists in their privet clinics and their expectations about pandemic effects upon their job regarding COVID-19 crisis. \nSample & Method \n A cross-sectional study based on assessment and analysis of the data obtained from online google form questionnaire consisted from three parts including 15 questions was sent via what\x92s up professional groups to a sample of Iraqi dentists who had worked in privet dental clinics in the capital, Baghdad in 30, May 2020, asked to complete it within 20 days. Using a descriptive statistics method to assess and analyze data using SPSS-19. \nResults From a total of 157 dentists who received the google form, only 124(93.93%) those who continue to open their clinics and worked were represent the study sample. From the responders 56(45.16%) open their clinics because they refused to give up their patients and 11(8.87%) dentists refused to receive or exam any suspected patient. About 92(74.19%) were aware for COVID-19 crises with good updated knowledge of virus it\x92s incubation period, symptoms and ways of transmission and contamination. Only 58(46.77%) dentists were using excellent contamination preventive measures (rubber dam). About 71(57.25%) having bad, negative impression on their employment. And 78(62.90%), were satisfying about their way of management. \n Conclusion \n Iraqi dentists were awake of corona disease\x92s symptoms, means of spread, infection control measures in their private clinics, but we can\x92t deny that the COVID-19 crisis is consuming a vastly undesirable effect on the dentists\x92 action.