Table 2.
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of participants in wake of COVID-19 pandemic (n=861)
| Variable | Option | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | ||
| Are you aware of the possible modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2? | Yes | 707 (82.1) |
| No | 4 (0.5) | |
| Not fully aware | 150 (17.4) | |
| Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection? | Yes | 650 (75.5) |
| No | 35 (4.1) | |
| Not fully aware | 176 (20.4) | |
| Are you aware of the high-risk category of patients in the pretext of COVID-19 outbreak? | Yes | 639 (74.2) |
| No | 22 (2.6) | |
| Not fully aware | 200 (23.2) | |
| Are you updated with the current guidelines on infection control protocol? | Yes | 617 (71.7) |
| No | 28 (3.3) | |
| Not fully aware | 216 (25.1) | |
| Are you aware of proper donning and doffing of the PPE? | Yes | 571 (66.3) |
| No | 137 (15.9) | |
| Not fully aware | 153 (17.8) | |
| Attitudes | ||
| Do you think that dentists can play role in spreading awareness regarding COVID-19 outbreak? | Yes | 764 (88.7) |
| No | 11 (1.3) | |
| May be | 86 (10.0) | |
| Do you think that physical distancing and masks are important for the patients sitting in the waiting area? | Yes | 740 (85.9) |
| No | 6 (0.7) | |
| May be | 115 (13.4) | |
| Do you think that PPE is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection? | Yes | 681 (79.1) |
| No | 143 (16.6) | |
| May be | 37 (4.3) | |
| Are you afraid of performing aerosol generating treatment procedures? | Yes | 641 (74.4) |
| No | 174 (20.2) | |
| Sometimes | 46 (5.3) | |
| Are you following Ayush Guidelines for boosting your immunity? | Yes | 546 (63.4) |
| No | 186 (21.6) | |
| Sometimes | 129 (15.0) | |
| Practices | ||
| Are you practicing tele-triaging? | Yes | 348 (40.4) |
| No | 456 (53.0) | |
| Sometimes | 57 (6.6) | |
| Are you recording travel history of each patient? | Yes | 732 (85.0) |
| No | 44 (5.1) | |
| Sometimes | 85 (9.9) | |
| Are you recording body temperature for all patients? | Yes | 525 (61.0) |
| No | 329 (38.2) | |
| Sometimes | 7 (0.8) | |
| Are you taking informed consent from all patients regarding the possible risk of contracting COVID-19 infection during hospital visit? | Yes | 709 (82.3) |
| No | 124 (14.4) | |
| Sometimes | 28 (3.3) | |
| Do you ensure hand washing/sanitization of patients visiting the hospital? | Yes | 818 (95.0) |
| No | 9 (1.0) | |
| Sometimes | 34 (3.9) | |
| Are you maintaining appropriate physical distancing in your waiting area? | Yes | 732 (85.0) |
| No | 44 (5.1) | |
| Sometimes | 85 (9.9) | |
| Are you using PPE during operative procedures in all patients? | Yes | 734 (85.2) |
| No | 127 (14.8) | |
| Have you taken prophylactic medications to prevent COVID-19 infection? | Yes | 732 (85.0) |
| No | 129 (15.0) | |
| When do you disinfect your operating room? | 1-after each patient | 305 (35.4) |
| 2-once every day after finishing all patients | 556 (64.6) | |
| Do you take shower and follow guidelines for segregation of clothes after reaching home? | Yes | 775 (90.0) |
| No | 9 (1.0) | |
| Sometimes | 77 (8.9) |
SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, PPE: Personal protective equipment