Attitudes, Stressors and Work Outcomes related to the COVID-19 Pandemic among Dental Assistants in Germany: a cross-sectional Study
Dreher, A.; Pietrowsky, R.; Loerbroks, A. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2021 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has posed great challenges to medical professionals worldwide. Dental assistants (DAs) are at exceptionally high risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 due to frequent and close patient contact and involvement in various high-risk dental procedures. This study aimed to investigate attitudes, stressors and work outcomes among DAs at the first peak of the pandemic in Germany. Methods A self-devised online questionnaire was published in early April 2020 comprising questions on SARS-CoV-2-related attitudes, stressors, and work outcomes. Validated scales assessed symptoms of depression and an…