The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Practice and the Acceptance and Attitude of Indian Dental Professionals towards COVID-19 Vaccine – A Cross- Sectional Observational Survey
Ruchi Vashisht, Bhavita Wadhawa, Ashima Goyal, Richa Shrivastava, Satnam Singh Jolly, Prabhleen K. Brar
Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · pp. 32–39 · Published 26 Apr 2022
10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i430276Abstract
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the acceptance, accessibility, experiences, side effects and attitude of dental professionals after administration of the vaccine and their perspective regarding the effect of COVID-19 on dental practice and patient education. Materials and Methods: This survey is based on the questionnaire that was conducted among Indian dentists. The survey included questions that evaluated dentist’s opinion on COVID-19 vaccination, their acceptance, knowledge, attitude and side effects experienced if any post vaccination and also their perspective regarding the effect of COVID-19 on dental practice and patient education. Results: Overall 155 dentists contributed to this study (51% general dentists & 49% specialists). 85% of the dentists opted for COVID-19 vaccination, however 56% of them were concerned about the side effects of the vaccine. Fever (21%) and pain at the injection site (20%) were the most prevalent side effects after the vaccine .As far as modifications done in daily practice, only 8% cases were being done considering them as most urgent. Conclusion: Dental professionals are the reliable source of health information, their acceptance or rejection to COVID-19 vaccine can influence the general population’s uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine.
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