COVID-19 outbreak and dental health care provision in Nigeria: a national survey
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Abstract Background The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on world is unprecedented, posing greater threats to vulnerable healthcare systems, especially in developing countries. This study aimed assess knowledge dental providers Nigeria about disease and evaluate their responses preventive measures necessitated by COVID-19. Methods was an online self-administered questionnaire-based conducted among dentists practicing Nigeria. A message containing link survey sent widely via social medial platforms electronic mails data collection done between 2 nd June 3rd July 2020. Results total 314 recorded. Fever most specified generalized symptom (97.5%), while use masks (100%), hand hygiene (99.7%), distancing (97.7%) surface cleaning (99.4%) were commonly employed general methods. main identified risk transmission clinic aerosol generating procedures (98.7%). Conclusion personnel our population appears be adequate common clinical features but less regarding features. has also modified some aspects service delivery more needs this regard. Preventive against practice settings include proper utilization teledentistry, triage, preprocedural 1% hydrogen peroxide oral rinses, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which should always encouraged.
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Oral Health
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1472-6831']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01860-1