1. Prevalence of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Salehiniya H and Abbaszadeh H
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- Adult, Anxiety psychology, Anxiety Disorders psychology, Dentists psychology, Depression psychology, Female, Humans, Iran epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Psychosocial Functioning, SARS-CoV-2, Sleep Wake Disorders psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Anxiety epidemiology, Anxiety Disorders epidemiology, COVID-19, Dentists statistics & numerical data, Depression epidemiology, Sleep Wake Disorders epidemiology
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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of corona-associated anxiety and mental health disorder among Iranian dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic., Methods: A study was conducted using online survey from May 2nd to 14th, 2020. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic information, anxiety (18 questions), and general health (GH) (GHQ-28). Scoring system was based on Likert scale. The questionnaire was registered at Porsline website. Data were analyzed using t test and Pearson's correlation coefficient statistical tests., Results: A total of 320 dentists from all over the country fully completed questionnaires. 42.5% of dentist had corona-associated anxiety and 32.5% out of them had mild severity and no severe anxiety was observed. 62.5% of dentists were nonpsychiatric according to GHQ-28, 35% had mild disorders in GH, and no one had severe GH disorders. There were significant relationships between gender, marital status, and family history of psychiatric disorders with GH status. There was a significant relationship between history of physical illness with corona-associated anxiety. There was a significant relationship between history of psychiatric disorders with corona-associated anxiety and GH status., Conclusion: The prevalence of corona-associated anxiety and mental disorders in dentists was moderate; by holding psychological workshops to maintain and strengthen the morale of dentists during the corona pandemic, along with teaching them the correct way to use personal protective equipment, while maintaining the mental health of dentists, we will help them return to work and provide dental services., (© 2021 The Authors. Neuropsychopharmacology Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of the Japanese Society of Neuropsychopharmacology.)
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- 2021
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