Evaluation and comparison of causes and effects of stress among dental professionals of Northern India working in a day-care dental hospital before and during COVID-19 pandemic: A survey
Pragati Rawat, Abhinav Sharma, Aditya Sharma, P. Srivastava
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Background: COVID-19 outbreak has affected dentists the most as they work in close association of the oral and nasal cavity and this has caused stress amongst them. Aim and Objectives: This survey was designed with the aim to assess the causes of stress, and its effects amongst dental professionals working in a day-care hospital before and during COVID-19 outbreak. Materials and Methods: An open online survey was conducted amongst professionals. The questionnaire consisted of three sections with questions pertaining to general information about the dental professional, their working experience before and during COVID-19 outbreak respectively. Results: A total of 104 dental professionals participated in this survey. Salary Payment system remain main reason of stress before and during COVID-19 outbreak (P=0.0054). Conclusion: Work stress is very common amongst dental professionals. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge it's causes so that remedial actions can be taken in order to prevent their burn-out.