Fear of COVID-19 among oral health professionals in South Africa
Siphokazi M. Matomane,
David P. Motloba
Abstract:Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused widespread psychological morbidity, especially among frontline workers. Oral health professionals (OHPs) are at increased risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19 because pf their proximity to infected patients. The objective of this study was to measure the level of COVID-19 fear and its predictors among South African OHPs.Aim: To evaluate the severity of fear of COVID-19 among OHPs in South Africa.Setting: Online platforms.Methods: In thi… Show more
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