THE COMPLIACE OF DENTAL STUDENTS OF THE COVID-19 HEALTH PROTOCOLES IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN INDONESIA : CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY Lisa Prihastari1*, Rozalinda2. Adzkia Dheyatika Asri2. Riki Wira Laksana2. Vio Nica Fisri2. Sonya Priyadharsini1
universtas YARSI
Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about extensive changes in human lifestyles as individuals adopt preventive measures through health protocols. Dental students, playing a pivotal role in society, are particularly instrumental in implementing these protocols within their families and communities. This study aimed to evaluate the compliance of dental students with COVID-19 protocols at five private universities in Indonesia and explore associated factors. Method: This research was conducted by distributing validated online questionnaires to undergraduate and professional dental students. The questionnaire encompassed five questions assessing the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures gained from 706 participants were analyzed using statistical methods, including chi-square and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Descriptive analysis revealed that 51.1% of students adhered to COVID-19 protocols. Notably, female students exhibited significantly higher compliance, with an odds ratio of 2.361 (p < 0.001). On the contrary, variables such as student group, academic year, parental education levels, family size, and the presence of vulnerable family members showed no significant associations (p ≥- 0.05). Conclusion: Gender and students^ comorbid disease history emerge as influential factors affecting their compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
