2021
DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2021.164
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Factors Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Oral Health Team Professionals

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the factors associated with the SARS-CoV-2 infection among oral health professionals. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in the city of São Paulo, São Paulo State, Brazil. Professionals from three different categories were included: dental surgeons (DS), dental assistants (DA), and dental hygienists (DH). A questionnaire was created on a digital platform and sent via institutional email to each subject. The questionnaire contained 32 questions about sociodemographic, w… Show more

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“…Although broad public policies are difficult to implement, some initiatives can be considered with the purpose of mitigating infection and transmission, such as the use of masks, distancing and adequate ventilation 22 . Other possibilities would be granting of free transportation by the private sector and implementation of exclusive transportation means for healthcare professionals 25 - 26 .…”
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“…Although broad public policies are difficult to implement, some initiatives can be considered with the purpose of mitigating infection and transmission, such as the use of masks, distancing and adequate ventilation 22 . Other possibilities would be granting of free transportation by the private sector and implementation of exclusive transportation means for healthcare professionals 25 - 26 .…”
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“…No presente estudo, observou-se maior participação de CD, condizente com a distribuição por categoria profissional dos inscritos no Conselho profissional -embora a maioria dos estudos não englobe a população de nível técnico, e, por isso, de difícil comparação 1,17-23, 29 . Apesar do crescente número de TSB e ASB em todo o território nacional 31 , ainda faltam informações adicionais sobre a sua inserção nos setores público e privado; sendo assim, incluí-los no estudo torna o cenário das práticas do cuidado bucal durante a pandemia mais realístico 24 .…”
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“…Observou-se, ainda, uma maior disponibilidade e uso de EPI rotineiros da prática clínica odontológica, como luvas, gorro, óculos; e menos para os novos EPI recomendados durante a pandemia, como máscara N95/equivalente e avental impermeável. No entanto, nenhum dos EPI esteve 100% 'sempre' disponível, como verificado também em estudo realizado em São Paulo-SP 24 . Diversos fatores podem explicar essa questão, tais como o consumo elevado dos EPI em nível nacional e internacional, capacidade de produção limitada, e, por isso, aumento substancial no custo 40 .…”
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