Factors Related Between Dental Health Service Providers to Patients During the Occurrence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Clinical Practice

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is currently a serious world problem with the number of cases always increasing every day. Methods: To find out the factors related to the incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in clinical practice, this research was conducted using a quantitative method equipped with a qualitative one and using a cross-sectional design. A sample of 198 people was selected using random sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Out of 198 visitors at the clinic, Result: the respondents were female 53.0%, age > 18 years 70.2%, high school graduate education 86.4%, high minimum income 78.8%, knowledge good 50%, not densely occupied 86.4%, adequate ventilation 82.2% good room lighting 97.5%, washing hands 52.9%, maintaining cough etiquette 51.9%, wearing a mask 51.4%), not holding large-scale gatherings 80.8%, Not maintaining body immunity 69.2%, good facilities and infrastructure 80.8%, Access to remote services 53.0%, there is family support 59.6%. Conclusion: The chi-square test shows that there is a significant relationship between family support and the incidence of Covid-19, Washing Hands, Wearing a Mask, PSBB. Body Immunity, Cough Ethics, then the qualitative results show that almost all informants said they always prevent COVID-19 by implementing health protocols in the form of wearing masks and keeping a distance.