Self-report on COVID-19: A survey of Paraguayan dentists

• Main Authors: Clarisse Díaz-Reissner (Author), Cynthia Jara (Author), Leticia Cataldi (Author), Carlos G. Adorno (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad de Concepción., 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: https://doi.org/10.17126/joralres.2022.030; 0719-2460; 0719-2479
• Keywords: public health; biohazard containment; sars-cov-2; dentists; surveys and questionnaires; paraguay; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Journal of Oral Research, Vol 11, Iss 3, Pp 1-12 (2022)

Aim: To determine the frequency of signs and/or symptoms compatible with COVID-19 in Paraguayan dentists, as well as the possible source of contagion. Material and Methods: Online survey consisting of 13 questions, applied to all dentists in Paraguay from January 20 to February 15, 2021. Results: A total of 433 dentists participated in the survey; 47.5% displayed symptoms compatible with COVID-19 and 13.39% indicated that they had contracted the disease, providing confirmation via a positive test result. Headache, loss of smell, loss of taste, cough, and fatigue were the most prevalent symptoms among COVID-19 positive cases. The main source of contagion was the family nucleus. Only one participant reported having contracted the disease while providing dental care. Conclusion: Almost half of the dentists displayed symptoms compatible with COVID-19. Only 13.39% tested positive for COVID-19. Only one case of contagion was reported to have happened during the provision of dental care.