Abstract
Objective: The COVID-19 global event has affected human resources psychologically, behaviorally, and economically. In this study, the relationship between the effects of the COVID-19 event and perceived threat and social support was investigated based on the perceptions of dentists.Materials and Methods: The data were collected between December 1, 2020 and January 20, 2021 using an online questionnaire (n= 422). The dentists were queried about perceived threat and perceived social support in relation to COVID-19.Results: A significant relationship was found between the COVID-19 event and perceived threats such as the fear of infection, high-risk jobs, stigmatization, and distancing. A significant relationship was also found between the COVID-19 event and perceived social support.Conclusion: Ensuring their working conditions are more protective against COVID-19 can reduce dentists' fear of infection and perception of high job risk as well as perceptions of stigmatization and distancing. In addition, social support practices can be implemented during the pandemic to help dentists to be more motivated and provide better service.
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