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Hancocks, Stephen

doi:10.1038/s41415-020-2550-2

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“…Among these, we could mention, self-perceived level of knowledge of COVID-19, self-perceived level of concern regarding COVID-19. All these variables are explained by the daily aspects that dental staff live in the face of the pandemic, and that are in line with other studies [ 14 , 15 , 18 , 19 , 22 , 23 ].…”

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“…For instance, a scoping review published in 2020 indicated 15 scales measuring COVID-19-associated mental health problems validated among diverse populations across the world [ 35 ]. Specifically, on indicators related to mental health in dental staff [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ], six studies have evaluated stress [ 14 , 15 , 18 , 19 , 22 , 23 ] by using different psychometric scales and instruments, including the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) [ 15 , 19 ], the Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale K6 [ 18 ], GP-CORE [ 23 ], and open-ended questions about stress-related factors [ 14 , 22 ].…”

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“…When mental health is considered, several studies have been conducted to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health indicators in dentists, dental students, and support personnel [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. In addition, some studies have investigated the consequences of the national lockdowns on the perceived distress in these dental workers and other impacts [ 23 ].…”

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Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

León-Manco

Agudelo‐Suárez

Vega

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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This study aims to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically considering the mandatory social isolation measures implemented, on the perceived stress of a sample of dentists and dental students from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the associated sociodemographic and pandemic-related variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 2036 dentists and dental students (1433 women). For the main outcome, the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) was used. The survey also questioned sociodemographic aspects, questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, health variables, and habits. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses (linear regression) were applied to observe the factors associated with perceived stress. The PSS-14 mean score was 24.76 (±11.76). Hierarchical regression models showed significant variables associated with the PSS-14 scores: income level during mandatory social isolation, having older adults under care during mandatory social isolation, self-perceived level of concern regarding COVID-19, self-perceived health, Coffee consumption during mandatory social isolation. In general terms, the pandemic has influenced the personal, social, labor, and everyday life of dental staff and affected the mental health of this population specifically when perceived stress is considered. Public policies, strategies, and mental health surveillance systems are required for this population.

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