Attitude of Dental Students in Managing Emergency Care during the COVID -19 Pandemic – A Cross-sectional Study Original article
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Abstract
Background: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a major concern for the dental profession and the students working during this phase. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the attitude of dental students in managing emergency care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences.
Materials and Methodology: A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate the attitude of dental students in managing emergency care during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of sixty students were evaluated, and their response was recorded, tabulated, and analyzed.
Results: Nearly 82.67% of the students showed a positive attitude in managing emergency care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion: It can be concluded from the study that the overall attitude of the dental students in managing emergency care during the COVID-19 pandemic is positive.
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