- Yönetim ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
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- A Qualitative Research on the Experiences of Dentists Working in the Covid-19 Pandemic
A Qualitative Research on the Experiences of Dentists Working in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors : Umut Yertüm
Pages : 36-57
Doi:10.11611/yead.1296489
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Publication Date : 2023-10-14
Article Type : Research
Abstract :This study aims to analyze the working conditions, income and social security levels, work accident or occupational disease and working motivation of dentists during the Covid-19 Pandemic. For this purpose, interviews were conducted with 21 dentists working in Istanbul during the Pandemic, using semi-structured interview technique. 38% of the participants say that they work compulsorily during the pandemic process, and 33.3% say that their motivation to work is to earn income. According to 66.6% of the participants, the most difficult part of working during the pandemic is wearing a mask and visor. 71.5% of the participants have mental problems due to the anxiety of infecting their relatives. 38% of the participants state that they are ostracized by their friends or relatives because of the risk of infecting others. 19% of the participants were exposed to discrimination by their managers because they took unpaid leave during the Covid-19 Pandemic.Keywords : Covid-19 Pandemic, Dentistry, Working Conditions