Revealing Distress and Perceived Stress Among Dentists at the Outset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Factor Analytic Study

Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, this study explores emotions and attitudes, as well as socio-demographic, dental, and COVID-related factors that are associated with the emergence of perceived stress and psychological distress that have been experienced by dentists in Hungary during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers found that the fear of aerosol propagation and insecurities of financial status increased the likelihood of perceived stress and distress, while years in dental practice and age seemed to be protective factors.