Table 7.
Concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the effectiveness of preventive measures against its transmission.
| Item | Statement | Agree with the Statement (%) | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Face mask does not provide complete protection against inhalation of airborne infectious agents, such as SARS-CoV-2. | 88.5 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| 59 | I will continue with the same measures that I worked with during the pandemic. | 88 | 3.8 | 1.2 |
| 47 | I am concerned that I may become infected despite using PPE. | 86.5 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| 39 | No data to assess the risk of transmission during dental treatment. | 70 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| 54 | Surgical masks or face masks are not designed to protect the user from inhaling viral particles. | 70 | 3.8 | 1 |
| 51 | Standard protective measures in daily clinical practice are not effective enough to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. | 70 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| 60 | It will no longer be necessary to have as many preventive measures. | 4.6 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Concerns regarding the economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 62 | The costs of implementing measures to ensure stricter protection barriers will increase the costs of my services. | 88.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| 61 | I believe the economic impact on my office will be severe. | 77.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
There were no differences in responses based on sex (Mann–Whitney, p > 0.05) or years of experience (Kruskal–Wallis, p > 0.05) for any of the items. COVID-19, coronavirus disease; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; SD, standard deviation; PPE, personal protective equipment.