Table 3.
Regression model of the outcome variable: dentists’ level of confidence in treating patients during the pandemic.
| Model | Standardized coefficients | t | Sig. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | |||
| (Constant) | 20.00 | .000 | |
| I feel I am ready for COVID-19 pandemic. Yes: 1, No: 2 |
-.314 | -7.49 | .000 |
| I fear that I will transmit the infection to family and friends. (5-point scale, 1: strongly disagree to 5: strongly agree) |
-.223 | -5.49 | .000 |
| I participated in an updated infection control course. Yes: 1, No: 2 |
-.162 | -3.78 | .000 |
| I participated in a course about COVID-19. Yes: 1, No: 2 |
-.126 | -3.03 | .003 |
| I already planned to buy advanced PPE. Yes: 1, No: 2 |
-.107 | -2.71 | .007 |
| I think the regular PPE I used to use in my clinic is inadequate to treat patients during the pandemic. Yes: 1, No: 2 |
-.095 | -2.358 | .019 |
COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; PPE = personal protective equipment.
*Dependent variable: dentists’ level of confidence.