September 10, 2025

Assessing COVID-19 Perceptions, Practices and Vaccine Reluctance Amongst Dental Students and Dentists in Karachi – A Mixed Method Study

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Mixed-methods study reveals 80% awareness of COVID-19, yet concerns persist about vaccine safety and guidelines.

Over 80% of dental professionals showed good understanding of COVID-19 transmission and symptoms.
Knowledge of COVID-19 was high, but less than 50% felt they had proper training to manage infected patients.
Almost 90% adhered to personal COVID-19 guidelines, highlighting commitment to safety despite some skepticism.
Qualitative interviews uncovered fears and mistrust regarding vaccine efficacy and government policies.

Faheem et al. (2024) studied this question.

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