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Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Protection Among Dentist in Egypt

Completed
Conditions
COVID 19
Registration Number
NCT04403828
Lead Sponsor
Fayoum University
Brief Summary

Dentist exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19) may not have adequate access to personal protective equipment (PPE), safety procedures, and diagnostic protocols. Our objective will be to evaluate the reality and perceptions about personal safety among dentist in Egypt

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional, online survey-based study administered to Dentist in Egypt. A 20-item questionnaire will be developed and distributed using Google Forms.

Participants were recruited through social networking websites and applications (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp). The questionnaire will be conducted from 24 May 2020 and until 30 june 2020.

The survey will be delivered in Enlish. Participants will be able to complete the survey only once and will be allowed to terminate the survey at any time they desired. The survey will be anonymous and confidential. An introductory paragraph outlining the purpose of the study will be posted along with the survey.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
323
Inclusion Criteria

All dentist actively working in Egypt

Exclusion Criteria
  • non dentist
  • resident outside egypt

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Personal protection measuresone week

measure the personal protection measures used among dentist during Covid-19 pandemic through online Survey

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
impact of Covid-19 pandemic on type of face masks used in dental clinicone week

measure the personal protection measures used among dentist during Covid-19 pandemic through online Survey

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry

🇪🇬

Fayoum, Egypt

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