Perceived Stress, Anxiety And Psychological Response Of Dentist To Covid 19 Pandemic-An Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Context: Covid-19 has caused deep impact on mental health of individuals so as dentists due to their nature of work. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the level of perceived stress (PS), anxiety and psychological response of dentist during the COVID-19 crisis.
Material and Methods: An online google form survey was done on dentist working in India. A well-structured questionnaire was prepared which comprised of 4 sections 1- demographic details of participating dentist , 2- perceived stress scale 3- GADS Scale 4- psychological response to assess the level of Perceived stress, anxiety and psychological response of dentist working in India .
Statistical analysis Descriptive analysis, Chi square test, Student t test , linear regression analysis and Spearman’s correlation test was applied and results were drawn .
Results: The mean score of PSS was 21.8781,SD 4.29667 and GADS mean score was14.6318, SD5.33878 .Female dentist had more perceived stress and anxiety as compared to male dentist. There was a statistically significant association between speciality and PSS, GADS and psychological response. A positive correlation was present between PSS, GADS and psychological response .
Conclusion: The dental key opinion leaders need to work with concerned authorities to develop certain policies and guidelines that provides a passable space for monitoring, screening, referral, and interventional care such that the stress level is minimized.