Analysing the Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Professionals Using the Turkish Version of the Fear of COVID-19 and Coronavirus Anxiety Scales

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aims of this study were to (i) assess fear and anxiety of COVID-19 in a Turkish sample dental professionals using the Turkish FCV-19S and CAS; (ii) explore factors associated with FCV-19S and CAS; and (iii) examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish FCV-19S and CAS.

Detailed Description
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This cross-sectional study was conducted between October, 16 to 23, 2020 by sending an online survey questionnaire working in public and university hospitals, including general dentists or specialists. The tool utilized for data collection was a designed online Google Forms questionnaire. This survey was implemented by using a questionnaire that included socio-demographic data (age range, gender, marital status, systemic disease, professional area, years of clinical experience, number of patients treated daily, smoking status, alcohol consumption, vs), epidemic-related questions and scales measuring the fear and anxiety levels of the participants. Fear of COVID-19 Scale is an unidimensional scale seven-item scale assessing anxiety regarding COVID-19 developed by Ahorsu et al. Items are rated on a 5-item Likert scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree) with scores ranging from 7 to 35. A higher score of the FCV-19S represents a greater level of fear. In the study, the bi-factor model and two-factor model consisting of the emotional response factor (items 1, 2, 4, and 5) and physiological response factor (items 3, 6, and 7) were used. Coronavirus Anxiety Scale is an unidimensional tool that assesses the physiological reactions anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were asked to rate 5 items on a 5-point Likert-type scale, from 0 (not at all) to 4 (nearly every day over the last 2 weeks).

Official Title
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Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Department

Conditions
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COVID-19 Pandemic

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: The psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic on dental professionals


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Dental professionals working in public hospitals Dental professionals working in university hospitals Exclusion Criteria: Dental professionals working in private clinics

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 23 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Dental professionals
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Analysing the psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic on dental professionals<br>Dental professionals | Behavioral: The psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic on dental professionals<br>* Analysing the psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic on dental professionals using the Turkish version of the Fear of COVID-19 and Coronavirus Anxiety Scales<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Professionals Using the Turkish Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale | Fear of COVID-19 Scale is an unidimensional scale seven-item scale assessing anxiety regarding COVID-19 . Items are rated on a 5-item Likert scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree) with scores ranging from 7 to 35. Scores are added up. A higher score of the FCV-19S represents a greater level of fear and a worse outcome. | during the survey administration | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic Using the Turkish Version of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale | Coronavirus Anxiety Scale is an unidimensional tool that assesses the physiological anxiety related to the COVID-19. Participants rated 5 items on a 5-point Likert-type scale, from 0 (not at all) to 4 (nearly every day over the last 2 weeks). Scores are added up for a total score of 0 - 20, with higher scores indicating worse outcomes. | during the survey administration | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Fear of COVID-19, Coronavirus anxiety scale, COVID-19, dental professionals, psychosocial effects