Dental anxiety among patients undergoing various dental treatments in a Nigerian teaching hospital.
J Contemp Dent Pract
; 6(2): 91-8, 2005 May 15.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the levels of dental anxiety among patients undergoing various dental treatments and to compare the anxiety levels with those of similar studies conducted with subjects from different socio-cultural backgrounds. Dental anxiety was evaluated by the administration of a questionnaire based on the Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS). Student t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferoni correction was employed to compare the mean DAS scores. Females recorded higher total DAS scores than males (7.49 +/- 2.96 and 7.16 +/- 3.44, respectively). Patients in the 24-34 year age group showed the highest total DAS scores (8.25 +/- 3.20) followed by the <24 year age group. The total DAS scores for age groups 35-39 and >50 years differ significantly from those of age groups <24 and 24-34 years. The highest DAS score was recorded for root canal therapy (9.30 +/- 2.84) followed by extraction. The level of dental anxiety among this study population is lower than those reported elsewhere. The observed avoidance of dental treatment among Nigerians, despite the seemingly low mean DAS scores, may be related to dental anxiety. The authors are, however, of the opinion poor dental awareness may be a contributory factor.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ansiedad al Tratamiento Odontológico
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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America do norte
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Asia
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Europa
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Oceania
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En
Revista:
J Contemp Dent Pract
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2005
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Article