IMPACT OF COVID -19 ON DENTISTRY : PATIENT'S KNOWLEDGE AND SATISFACTIONS TOWARDS HEALTH PROTOCOL IN KARACHI .PAKISTAN

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine how well patients understand and are satisfied with the COVID-19 health guidelines used in dental care. Biosecurity procedures in dental offices are outlined, the nature ofthe developing crises that need quarantine dentists are revealed, etc. In this research, the mental impacts of COVID 19 on patients are of concern, specifically the effects of quarantine on dental care and the oral health ofthe patient, as well as the effects ofthe patient on dental care. As a result, he or she does in the meanwhile. Methodology & Design: This study relied mostly on quantitative research methods and types, with the primary research approach targeted at independently gathering data rather than depending on another source that has done so in the past. This questionnaire is meant to be handed out to participants in order to carry out surveys and distribute questionnaires. There were a total of 276 people that took part in the event, with 127 males and 148 women taking part. 2020 Using an online questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was carried out between the 16th and 20th ofJune. The research and ethics committee ofthe department gave their stamp of approval from an ethical standpoint. Findings: The coefficient test table represent the value of standardized and un-standardized coefficient and the in this table the Beta value is 1.291 indicating the increase ofthis magnitude in the data. From the above table which is a summary model table, the two most important values are R and R-square. The value of R indicates correlation simply and as per the above results this result is also supported ads it is also showing a moderate correlation ofthe variables. The value ofR-square indicates the variation in total in the dependent variable and according to the table there is a 4% variation in the dependent variables. Limitations: Due to the fact that there were so few dentists in practice during the pandemic, our the findings of the study as a study has a low response rate, which may have an impact on one ofthe limitations of our research. We do not have equitable representation is another restriction of our organization. The questionnaire was only filled out and sent in by 13 dentists in the province ofBalochistan. Because there is a lack of data in this particular sector, the findings should be regarded with some level of care. Recommendations: In particular, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that "dental care be considered only after evaluating the patient and taking into account the risk of both dentists and health-related patients receiving SARS-CoV-2," whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) advises oral administration for routine non-emergency situations. Dental treatment will be delayed until either the incidence ofCOVID-19 in the community has been lowered to an acceptable level or guidelines have been developed at the national, national, or local level that should be useful for dental care, although they may not be.