The ability of Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale and Spielberger's State Anxiety Inventory to distinguish between fearful and regular Norwegian dental patients

1998 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerd Kvale ◽  
Einar Berg ◽  
Magne Raadal
Keyword(s):  
State Anxiety ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Dental Patients

scholarly journals A dataset for dental anxiety and psychological distress in 1550 patients visiting dental clinics

2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Zinke ◽  
Christin Bohl ◽  
Hendrik Berth
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Symptom Inventory ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Gender And Age

Abstract Objectives Information was collected to identify anxiety in dental patients visiting a dental clinic using the Dental Anxiety Scale, their level of psychological distress using the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 and identifying a correlation between these groups as well as the gender and age. Data description This data contains a set of 1550 patients’ answers to questionnaires taken before dental treatment in a dental clinic. It is divided into male and female patients as well as according to their age. The level of Dental Anxiety can be interpreted by answers chosen in the Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) and the level of psychological distress by answers chosen in the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI-18). This dataset should help to encourage more research in the field of dental anxiety and we hope to see more comparisons with our data in the future or in different regions of the world.

scholarly journals Trait vs. state anxiety in different threatening situations

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pollyana Caldeira Leal ◽  
Tiago Costa Goes ◽  
Luiz Carlos Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Flavia Teixeira-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Tension Level ◽  
Physical Threat ◽  
Interpersonal Threat ◽  
Psychological Parameters

Abstract Objective Anxiety as a uni- or multidimensional construct has been under discussion. The unidimensional approach assumes that there is a general trait anxiety, which predisposes the individuals to increases in state anxiety in various threatening situations. In this case, there should be a correlation between state and trait anxiety in any situation of threat. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between trait and state anxiety in participants exposed to two different anxiogenic situations: interpersonal threat (Video-Monitored Stroop Test – VMST) and physical threat (third molar extraction – TME). Methods Participants with various levels of trait anxiety (general trait: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory – STAI, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; specific trait: Social Phobia Inventory, Dental Anxiety Scale) had their anxious state evaluated (STAI, self-evaluation of tension level, heart rate, electromyogram activity) before, during and after the VMST or the TME. Results In VMST, trait anxiety correlated to state anxiety (psychological parameters) in all test phases. However, in TME, the only trait measurement that correlated to state anxiety (psychological parameters) was the Dental Anxiety Scale. Conclusion Trait anxiety correlates positively to state anxiety in situations of interpersonal threat, but not of physical threat.

scholarly journals SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF DENTAL ANXIETY AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING A PUBLIC DENTAL CLINIC IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afolabi Oyapero ◽  
Ogunbanjo B Ogunbiyi
Keyword(s):  
Screening Tool ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Rapid Screening ◽  
State University ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Demographic Correlates

Aim: Dental anxiety is a subjective state of feelings that is associated with impending danger even when the stimulus or threat is not immediately present or readily identifiable. It has been ranked fifth among commonly feared situations. In Nigeria however, limited studies have been conducted in this field thus far with only one identified study using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale. The aim of this study therefore was to assess the level of dental anxiety in dental patients attending the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja (LASUTH) using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS).Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at LASUTH. A structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used for data collection.Results: The prevalence of dental anxiety was 20.5% while the prevalence of extreme anxiety of 4.1%. Having a local anaesthetic (MDAS≥15 =24.6%) and having a tooth drilled (MDAS≥15=21.3%) were most associated with dental anxiety. The best predictors for dental anxiety from this study were, in descending order, age, education, marital status and gender.Conclusion: A rapid screening tool such as the MDAS could be routinely applied on prospective dental patients to determine their level of anxiety. Appropriate non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies could then be targeted at vulnerable respondents to make their dental experience as pleasant as possible.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Dental Anxiety and the Psychometric Properties of Modified Dental Anxiety Scale in Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaide N Koleoso ◽  
Kingsley O Akhigbe
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nigerian Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Objective Tool

ABSTRACT Aim This study focused on the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale to determine the prevalence of dental anxiety and assess the psychometric properties in Nigerian population. Materials and methods Included in the study were 619 participants (204 males and 415 females) chosen conveniently from among the dental patients, students of post basic nursing and staff nurses, all from University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. The mean age was 31.34 (11.77) years. Participants completed a questionnaire containing the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale. Results The prevalence of high dental anxiety was found to be 10.7% at the cut-off point ≥ 19. Cronbach's alpha for the present Nigerian sample was 0.80. Factor analysis revealed one factor with an eigenvalue greater than 2. This factor explained 55.9% of the variance of the items. In addition, the MDAS showed a significant difference between the genders, with the female (X̄ =13.86;SD= 4.64) reporting higher dental anxiety score than the male (X̄ =12.62;SD= 4.73). Conclusion MDAS demonstrated satisfactory and acceptable psychometric properties. Therefore, dental surgeons, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and other therapists can use MDAS as an objective tool for detecting and possible management of high dental anxiety in Nigeria. How to cite this article Koleoso ON, Akhigbe KO. Prevalence of Dental Anxiety and the Psychometric Properties of Modified Dental Anxiety Scale in Nigeria. World J Dent 2014;5(1):53-59.

scholarly journals Translation and validation of modified dental anxiety scale based on adult Taiwan population

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Shu Lin ◽  
Chen-Yi Lee ◽  
Shih-Yun Wu ◽  
Li-Ling Chen ◽  
Kun-Tsung Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Dental Visit ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Background Dental anxiety is associated with negative experiences of dental treatment and dental-visiting behavior. The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is widely used for assessing dental anxiety. The study aims to establish the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the MDAS based on the Taiwan sample (i.e., T-MDAS). Methods The T-MDAS and dental-visiting behavior and experience were assessed for 402 adult subjects recruited from community and clinical sites. The following psychometric properties were assessed: (a) internal consistency, (b) temporal stability, (c) criterion-related validity (i.e., the association with the score of Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear, IDAF-4C), (d) discrimination validity (i.e., the difference in scores between the subjects with and without a habit of a regular dental visit, and (e) the construct validity from a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results. The T-MDAS showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.88) and temporal stability (ρ = 0.69, p < 0.001). The score was significantly correlated with the score of the IDAF-4C (ρ = 0.76, p < 0.001) and differed between subjects who regularly visited a dentist or not, supporting good criterion-related validity and discrimination validity. Results from CFA supports good construct validity. Furthermore, higher dental anxiety was related to the lack of a regular dental visit, feeling pain during treatment, and feeling insufficient skills and empathy of dentists. A higher proportion of high-dental anxiety subjects in female subjects (8.5%), compared to male subjects (5.0%), was noted. Conclusions The T-MDAS is a valid tool for assessing adult dental anxiety. The score is highly associated with dental-visiting behavior and experience of dental patients.

Validation of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) in an Italian Sample and Invariance Across Gender and Mode of Administration

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Gremigni ◽  
Nicola Mobilio ◽  
Giulia Casu ◽  
Santo Catapano
Keyword(s):  
Factor Model ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Secondary Objective

About 7–12% of individuals experience high dental anxiety and it represents a barrier to dental care. The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is a brief measure of dental anxiety which is widely used in clinical practice as well as in research. The principal aims of this study were to create and validate an Italian version of the MDAS and to determine whether its validity was influenced by gender and different methods of data collection (on paper or electronically). A secondary objective was to collect further evidence of criterion validity and reliability of the scale. A self-report battery of standardized psychological measures, including the Italian MDAS and other measures, was completed on paper by 126 patients attending a dental clinic and electronically by 108 respondents plus 40 dentists. Fifty-nine percent of all subjects were female. Confirmatory factor analyses supported a two-factor model for the Italian MDAS and measurement invariance across gender and method of administration. Both internal consistency and 4-week test-retest estimates of reliability were good. The Italian MDAS was shown to be differentially correlated in expected ways with other constructs. Women showed higher dental anxiety than men and online respondents reported higher dental anxiety than dental patients.

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of Modified Dental Anxiety Scale: The Nepali Version

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal Giri ◽  
Prabhat Ranjan Pokharel ◽  
Rajesh Gyawali ◽  
Bhushan Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Translation Process ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation ◽  
Translation And Validation

Introduction. For proper management of anxious dental patients it is imperative to assess their levels of dental anxiety before treatment. Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is the most commonly used questionnaire to assess dental anxiety. But a Nepali version of MDAS is still lacking. Hence, the objective of this study was to develop a reliable and valid Nepali version of MDAS. Materials and Methods. The English version of the MDAS was translated into Nepali following a forward and backward translation process. Following pretesting and cognitive interviewing a final version of Nepali questionnaire was obtained. One hundred and fifty patients attending Department of Orthodontics completed the Nepali version of MDAS questionnaire at their convenience. Also, patients were asked to rate their overall anxiety on a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS). A test-retest of the questionnaire was performed with 30 patients after 2 weeks. Results. Cronbach’s alpha value of the Nepali version of MDAS was 0.775. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient between test and retest was 0.872. Spearman’s correlation coefficient between the total MDAS score and VAS score was 0.838. Conclusion. The translated Nepali version of MDAS is a reliable and valid instrument to measure the dental anxiety of Nepali patients.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Dental Anxiety among Dental Patients in Qassim Region

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-194
Author(s):  
Faisal S. Alharbi ◽  
Mazen Abdurrhman Alhodaithy ◽  
Mohammed Farhan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety among patients visiting dental clinics in Al-Qassim region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The 377 participants were selected from three major cities of Al-Qassim region - Buridah, Onizah, and Alrass. A self-administered questionnaire based on Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) was used to gather the responses of the participants. The questionnaires were handed to respondents during their regular visits to the dental clinics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that 18% of the sample population suffer from severe dental anxiety. The analysis showed that feelings associated with anesthetic injection are the most-anxiety provoking factor while the next day visit is the least anxiety-provoking item. The findings show that female participants (M = 3.1, p = .001) significantly manifest more dental anxiety than their male counterparts (M = 2.8, p = .001). The younger participants demonstrate higher dental anxiety than other age groups. Conclusion: The dental anxiety exists in the sample population. Gender and age are associated with varying MDAS scores.

State‐Trait Anxiety Inventory State Anxiety Scale--Parent Version

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey M. Shain ◽  
Maryland Pao ◽  
Mary V. Tipton ◽  
Sima Zadeh Bedoya ◽  
Sun J. Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Parent Version

Evaluation of the Degree of Dental Anxiety in a Lot of Patients Altered in Young Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 689-692
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Raftu ◽  
Elena-Claudia Sin ◽  
Aureliana Caraiane ◽  
Steliana Gabriela Bustiuc ◽  
Raluca Briceag
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Background Level ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Statistical Relationships ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Age Range

The study aims at identifying and highlighting dental anxiety in a group of young adults, analyzing patients� concerns about the main dental treatment procedures, and establishing statistical relationships between anxiety and gender, the background, level of education, socio-economic status and knowledge of habits of care and hygiene of oral cavity characteristic of the studied group. The study group consists of 150 female (50%) and male (50%) patients , aged between 20 and 40 years. The inclusion criteria in the batch were those related to the age range of 20 to 40 years.Two respondents (Corah�s Dental Anxiety Scale, Revised (DAS-R)) were given two questionnaires ( Corah�s Dental Anxiety Scale, DAS-R), and the second questionnaire contained 7 questions about the habits dental care). Most patients� concerns about the main procedures of dental treatment / other concerns are: dental extraction, material expenses, possibility of treatments and shame she felt oppressed health of the oral cavity. Regardless of the level of dental anxiety, the oral cavity hygiene habits are not properly performed by patients, with an increased tendency for them to be disregarded by patients with severe dental anxiety.

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