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COVID-19 Factors and Psychological Factors Associated with Elevated Psychological Distress among Dentists and Dental Hygienists in Israel

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  • Maayan Shacham

    (School of Social Work, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel)

  • Yaira Hamama-Raz

    (School of Social Work, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel)

  • Roni Kolerman

    (Department of Periodontology and Dental Implantology, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel)

  • Ori Mijiritsky

    (Department of Psychology, Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College, Tel Aviv 6818543, Israel)

  • Menachem Ben-Ezra

    (School of Social Work, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel)

  • Eitan Mijiritsky

    (Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv 6139001, Israel
    The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of COVID-19 factors and psychological factors with psychological distress among dental staff during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 338 Israeli dentists and dental hygienists, who provided their demographic data; answered questions about COVID-19-related factors; and were assessed by subjective overload, self-efficacy, and psychological distress scales. Data were analyzed using a multivariate logistic regression. Results revealed that elevated psychological distress was found among those who have background illness, fear of contracting COVID-19 from patient, and a higher subjective overload. Lower psychological distress was associated with being in a committed relationship and having higher scores for self-efficacy. Given these results, gathered during times of an infectious disease outbreak, exploring psychological distress among dental staff is warranted as the effects may be long-term.

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  • Maayan Shacham & Yaira Hamama-Raz & Roni Kolerman & Ori Mijiritsky & Menachem Ben-Ezra & Eitan Mijiritsky, 2020. "COVID-19 Factors and Psychological Factors Associated with Elevated Psychological Distress among Dentists and Dental Hygienists in Israel," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-7, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:8:p:2900-:d:348964
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