Table 5.
Predictors of willingness of dentist to treat suspected Covid-19 patient
| Factors | Willingness of dentist | Odd ratio | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n = 251) |
No (n = 756) |
OR (95% CI) | Sig | |
| Gender (Female) | 129 (51.4) | 409 (54.1) | 1.12 (0.84–1.48) | 0.456 |
| Age (20 to < 30 years) | 130 (51.8) | 373 (49.3) | 1.07 (0.73–1.55) | 0.738 |
| Age (30 to < 40 years) | 71 (28.3) | 230 (30.4) | 0.94 (0.62–1.43) | 0.788 |
| Age (40 to < 50 years) | 34 (13.5) | 98 (13.0) | 1.19 (0.60–2.35) | 0.612 |
| Age (> 50 years) | 16 (6.4) | 55 (7.3) | – | – |
| Dental student | 52 (20.7) | 145 (19.3) | 1.70 (0.91–3.18) | 0.095 |
| Dental intern | 15 (6.0) | 61 (8.1) | 1.17 (0.53–2.55) | 0.697 |
| Dental assistant | 44 (17.5)* | 109 (14.5) | 1.92 (1.01–3.65) | 0.047* |
| Dental hygienist | 14 (17.5)* | 22 (2.9) | 3.02 (1.28–7.14) | 0.012* |
| General dentist | 48 (19.1) | 132 (17.5) | 1.73 (0.92–3.25) | 0.090 |
| Specialist/consultant | 62 (24.7) | 208 (27.6) | 1.42 (0.77–2.60) | 0.263 |
| Postgraduate resident | 16 (6.4) | 76 (10.1) | – | – |
| Academic sector | 90 (36.0) | 244 (32.4) | 1.34 (0.90–2.01) | 0.153 |
| Government sector | 113 (45.2) | 337 (44.8) | 1.22 (0.83–1.80) | 0.314 |
| Hospital setup | 164 (65.3) | 475 (62.9) | 1.11 (0.82–1.50) | 0.489 |
*Indicates statistical significance