Knowledge, Attitudes and Clinical Practices of Pediatric Dentists Regarding Covid-19

September 2, 2020 updated by: Maha Moussa Azab, Fayoum University
This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices of pediatric dentists regarding COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and evaluate the psychological burden on the dentists and children

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Aim: This cross sectional study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices of pediatric dentists regarding COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and evaluate the psychological burden on the dentists and children.

The study population is pediatric dentists recruited through five pediatric dentists Facebook groups. Web-based questionnaire was created using Google forms, structured of multiple-choice questionnaire, and divided into: (demographic, knowledge, practices, and behavior management techniques) sections. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to describe items included in the survey. Numbers and percentages were used to describe categorical data.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

202

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Fayoum, Egypt
        • Fayoum University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric dentists, practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Practicing pediatric dentists working in private practices or institutions

Exclusion Criteria Dentists specialized in other disciplins

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Pediatric dentists
Pediatric dentists following Facebook groups for pediatric dentists and practicing dentistry nowadays
Other: Questionaire
Questionnaire addressing pediatric dentists behaviors and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Responses
Time Frame: 0 days
Respondents answers to survey questions
0 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fayoum University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Maha M Azab, PhD, Fayoum University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 20, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 5, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

May 5, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 2, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 2, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

September 3, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 3, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 2, 2020

Last Verified

September 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • pedodontists during Covid-19

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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