scholarly journals The Prevalence of Dental Anxiety Associated with Pain among Chinese Adult Patients in Guangzhou

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jiali Yu ◽  
Rui Jiang ◽  
Er-Min Nie ◽  
Chun-Yuan Zhang ◽  
Xiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Dental Visit ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Chinese Adult ◽  
Dental Procedures

Background. Anxious people appear to exaggerate the severity of aversive experiences such as anxiety and pain. Anxiety towards dental procedures is a common difficulty that may be experienced by dental patients all over the world. The goal of the study is to find out the prevalence of dental anxiety and its associated factors in Chinese adult patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 183 dental adult patients whose age ranged from 18 to 70 years. Demographic details, first and most recent dental visits with experience, the MDAS, and the Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A) were obtained. Data were analyzed by frequency analysis, chi-square test, and Spearman correlation test. Results. Most of the respondents were female (68.9%) and 30–45 years age group. The mean total score for dental anxiety on the MDAS was 13.63 (3.1). 80.3% of participants suffered from moderate or high dental anxiety. Age must show a strong association with dental anxiety among the participants ( p = 0.011 ). The first dental visit experience, the frequency of the dental visit, most recent dental experience, length of time since the most recent dental visit, and postponement of the dental visit are strongly associated with the MDAS score ( p = 0.001 ). Conclusions. The MDAS score exhibits that Chinese adult patients have significant dental anxiety and phobia. Identifying patients with dental anxiety as soon as possible is essential to providing better dental care.

scholarly journals DENTAL FEAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (06) ◽  
pp. 959-965
Author(s):  
Zainab Fatima ◽  
Aysha Rashid ◽  
Farakh Abdullah ◽  
Bushra Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: Anxiety towards dental procedures is common problem thatmay be experienced by dental patients all over the world. This study focused on evaluatingthe prevalence of dental anxiety and its relationship with age, gender, religion, residence,previous traumatic experience and family history in patients coming to dental department ofLahore General Hospital, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Departmentof Dentistry of Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan. Period: 1st Jan 2017 to 29th Feb 2017.Material and Methods: A total of 110 patients, aged 10- 85 years were selected for the study.A questionnaire comprising the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Dental ConcernAssessment was used to measure the level of dental anxiety and concern towards dentalprocedure was used. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: The mean anxietyscore of the 110 patients was 10.43 (SD=5.4). The prevalence of dental anxiety among thestudy population was 37.9%. Based on severity of dental anxiety, 13.6% and 24.3% werefound to be moderately and highly anxious, respectively. Independent sample t-test showedmales were “slightly anxious” than females on items of MDAS such as use of drill and injection.Correlational analyses show significant positive relationship between residence, family history,dental concern and dental anxiety. Linear regression revealed that residence (rural) emergedas significant predictor of MDAS in patients with dental anxiety (P>0.05) accounting for 76%of variance. Conclusion: Female patients, patients belonging to rural areas and family historywere associated with increased MDAS score.

scholarly journals Anxiety and Academic Performance among Private Medical College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
Chinmay Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Medical students are in a huge pressure due to their academic syllabus. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship between anxiety and academic performance among private medical college.Methodology: This cross sectional study was done in private medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh and 3rd and 4th year medical student were included. Data was   collected by using semi structured Socio-demographic questionnaire and Burn Anxiety Inventory scale and Checklist. Finally all data and results were analyzed using latest version of SPSS software. For descriptive statistics means, medians, SD and range will be calculated as required. Data will be presented in frequency table, bar, pie and scattered diagram as per need.  Statistical test chi-square test were used and p<0.05 was consider to be statistically significant.Results: A total number of 200 medical students were studied after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among them 87.0% were Muslim; 98.0% were unmarried; 83.0% were in nuclear family; family member of 42.5% respondents had 4 to 6 persons; monthly income of 64.7% respondents were less than 50,000 Taka; 47.0% of the respondents’ father occupation was businessman. In 1st profession examination 68.0% in Anatomy, 73% in Physiology, 76% in Biochemistry were passed in anatomy. In 1st professional exam, students suffered from moderate to extreme anxiety were passed 78% and referred 22% as well as suffered from minimal to mild anxiety were passed 43% and referred 57% in Physiology. So there was strong association between the two variables (p<0.05).Conclusion: Three fifth of the students are suffered from moderate anxiety level and those who are suffered moderate to extreme anxiety passed more and their class attendance are good.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2018;5(2):68-72

scholarly journals The Italian Validation of the Level of Exposure-Dental Experiences Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Scandurra ◽  
Roberta Gasparro ◽  
Pasquale Dolce ◽  
Vincenzo Bochicchio ◽  
Benedetta Muzii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Italian Sample

The aim of this monocentric cross-sectional study was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Italian version of the Level of Exposure-Dental Experiences Questionnaire (LOE-DEQ) in an Italian sample of 253 dental patients ranging from 18–80 years of age. The LOE-DEQ assesses 16 potential dental distressing experiences and 7 general traumatic life events through 4 subscales: (1) dentists’ behaviour and patients’ emotions (DBPE); (2) distressing dental procedures (DDP); (3) other distressing dental events (ODDE); and (4) general traumatic events (GTE). Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the original 4-factor model had adequate fit to the data obtained from the Italian sample. Criterion validity was partially confirmed as only DBPE and DDP positively correlated with dental anxiety. Similarly, convergent validity was also partially confirmed as DBPE, DDP, and ODDE correlated with negative beliefs towards the dentist and the dental treatment. Discriminant validity was fully confirmed, as all correlations were below 0.60. Finally, DDP was the factor most associated with high dental anxiety. This study offers evidence of the reliability and validity of the LOE-DEQ in the Italian context, providing Italian researchers and dentists with a tool to assess dental and general distressing experiences in dental patients.

scholarly journals Prevalence, severity, and request for treatment of dental fluorosis among adults in an endemic region of Northern Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 184-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Ikhodaro Idon ◽  
Joan Emien Enabulele
Keyword(s):  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Endemic Region ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Dental Patients

ABSTRACTObjectives: The objective was to assess the prevalence of all forms of dental fluorosis (DF), the severity, and the request for treatment as a measure of the burden of the condition among adult patients seen at a tertiary health facility in an endemic region of Northeastern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that collected required information using a questionnaire from adult dental patients followed by dental examination to assess for DF. Statistical Analysis Used: Associations between sociodemographic distributions (age and gender) and prevalence were analyzed on the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences using the Chi-square test. Analysis was done at 95% confidence interval and the level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: Three hundred and twelve patients (41.7%) were diagnosed with DF among the patients who resided in the endemic region with a calculated Community Fluorosis Index of 0.62. The mean age of the affected patients was 33.8 ± 9.2 years, with a majority of the patients in the 16–25 (47.4%) years' age group and a preponderance among females (P = 0.003). A greater proportion of the 312 diagnosed patients, 201 (64.3%), had fluorosis of esthetic concern, while only 9.3% sought treatment. Most of these patients that sought treatment had the severe form of the enamel defect. Conclusions: DF should be considered as a condition of public health importance in this region. It is necessary to conduct a community-based study and fluoride mapping of the northeastern region as well to determine other factors that may contribute to its occurrence in this population.

scholarly journals Faktor Antesenden Perilaku yang mempengaruhi Utilisasi Pelayanan Kesehatan Gigi Ibu Hamil (Studi Pendahuluan di Kecamatan Serpong Tangerang Selatan)

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Lisa Prihastari ◽  
Peter Andreas
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Visit ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Utilization Of Dental Services

Kehamilan dan kesehatan gigi-mulut merupakan aspek yang berkaitan satu sama lain. Ibu hamil perlu secara rutin memeriksakan kesehatan gigi dan mulutnya ke dokter gigi setiap trimester. Angka utilisasi pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang ditandai dengan data kunjungan ibu hamil ke dokter gigi di Indonesia masih sangat rendah. Faktor-faktor antecendent dalam teori perubahan perilaku ABC (antecendent behavior consequences) sangat penting dalam mempengaruhi terbentuknya sebuah perilaku termasuk perilaku kunjungan ibu hamil untuk pemeriksaan ke dokter gigi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengindetifikasi faktor-faktor antecendent yang menyebabkan rendahnya perilaku kunjungan ibu hamil ke dokter gigi. Penelitian pendahuluan dilakukan di wilayah kerja puskesmas Serpong Tangerang Selatan secara cross sectional pada 27 ibu hamil, wawancara dengan kuisioner dan pemeriksaan klinis menghitung skor DMFT dan MGI (modified gingival index) kemudian dianalisis deskriptif dan statistik dengan uji chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 96% (26 responden) tidak pernah memeriksakan ke dokter gigi saat hamil. Faktor antecendent rendahnya kunjungan bumil ke dokter gigi: belum mengetahui manfaat ke dokter gigi saat hamil (33%; 9 responden), takut ke dokter gigi (26%; 7 responden), merasa mahal (19%; 5 responden), merasa tidak butuh (11%; 3 responden), takut membahayakan janin (11%; 3 responden). Rata-rata indeks DMFT sebesar 2.78 dan skor rata-rata MGI sebesar 1.00. Tidak terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna skor DMFT dan MGI dari masing-masing faktor antecendent (p>0.05). Kesimpulannya dua faktor yang mempengaruhi utilisasi pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut selama kehamilan adalah 1) pengetahuan dan 2) perceived need.Antecendent Affecting Utilization of Dental Services in Pregnant Women (Pilot Study at Serpong District, South Tangerang). Pregnancy and oral health are an aspect that is related to each other. Pregnant women need to regularly check oral health to a dentist every trimester. The number of utilization of dental service which is indicated by pregnant women’s dental visit data in Indonesia is still very low. Antecendent factors in ABC behavior change theory (Antecendent Behavior Consequences) are very important to influence the formation of a behavior including pregnant women dental’s visit. The objective of this study is to identify and evaluate the antecendent factors affecting the utilization of dental services during pregnancy. The preliminary research was conducted at comunity health center in Serpong district, South Tangerang with a cross sectional study. Subjects are 27 pregnant women with gestational age of 4-38 weeks.Data were collected through interview and clinical examination to find out about the score of DMFT index and modified gingival index, which was then analyzed descriptively and statistically using chi-Square test. Results: most of the respondents (96%; 26 respondents) did not visit the dentist during pregnancy. Antecendent factor of pregnant women’s dental visit: not knowing the benefits of dental visit during pregnancy (33%; 9 respondents), having fear of a dentist (26%; 7 respondents), visiting a dentist is thought to be expensive (19%; 5 respondents), having no need (11%; 3 respondents), having fear of causing harm to the fetus (11%; 3 respondents). The mean of DMFT is 2.78 ± 3.23 and the mean of modified gingival index (MGI) 1.00 ± 1.07. There were no significant differences in DMFT and MGI scores of each antecendent (p> 0.05). Conclusion: two major factors predicting the utilization of dental services during pregnancy are 1) knowledge and 2) perceived need.

scholarly journals Pre conception use of cannabis and cocaine among men with pregnant partners

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Lobben Munch ◽  
Svetlana Skurtveit ◽  
Marte Handal ◽  
Eva Skovlund
Keyword(s):  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Foetal Development ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sperm Development ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
Reported Data

Background: Paternal lifestyle during sperm development can have an impact on foetal development. This study surveys demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors among expectant fathers who reported use of cannabis and cocaine in the six-month period before conception. We also study the associations between mothers’ and fathers’ use of cannabis and cocaine. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) using self-reported data on demographic variables and cannabis and cocaine use six months before conception. Associations were assessed using logistic regression and chi-square tests. Results: A strong association was found between use of cannabis and cocaine and lifestyle habits such as alcohol and cigarette use. Alcohol consumption four or more times a week gave an adjusted odds ratio (a OR) of 9.7 (95% CI 7.2–13.0) for cannabis and an a OR 21.6 (95% CI 11.5–40.3) for cocaine. There was also a strong association between maternal and paternal use of cannabis and cocaine. Conclusion: Use of cannabis and cocaine close to pregnancy seems to be closely linked to other risk factors, and further studies on how paternal drug use affects the foetus are warranted. The strong association between maternal and paternal use of cannabis and cocaine may be used to inform healthcare workers to make good risk assessments.

Associations Between the Knowledge of Different Food Categories and Glycemia in Chinese Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 313-321
Author(s):  
Yuan Xue ◽  
Xiao-Yan Zhang ◽  
Hui-Juan Zhou ◽  
Omorogieva Ojo ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Blood Glucose Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Knowledge ◽  
Chinese Adult ◽  
Knowledge Scale

This study aims to evaluate the levels of knowledge of different food categories and analyze the association between the levels of dietary knowledge and glycemia in Chinese adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A cross-sectional study design was adopted. A total of 334 patients with T2DM were recruited from six hospitals from July to October 2014 in China. The Diabetes Dietary Knowledge Scale was utilized to obtain dietary knowledge. The results showed the item examining knowledge of carbohydrates received the highest score, whereas the item examining knowledge of healthy fats received the lowest score. The item “nuts” ( B = −0.49; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.38, 0.99]) was associated with the incidence of hyperglycemia. The item “foods when hypoglycemic” ( B = 0.42; 95% CI = [1.22, 2.07]) was associated with the incidence of hypoglycemia. There were different knowledge levels of different food categories in patients with T2DM, and these have implications for blood glucose control.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Dental Anxiety Among Patients Visiting Dental Institution- A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 935-938
Author(s):  
Dr. Srividhya. S ◽  
Dr. Saraswathi Gopal
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
Spss Software

Aim and Objective: Anxiety exhibited by patients towards dental procedures are common problems experienced by many across the world. This study focuses on evaluating the dental anxiety among patients attending the outpatient clinics of Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital and its association with their age, gender, educational level. A total of 200 patients, aged 21–50 years were included in the study. A questionnaire comprising the Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale was used to assess the level of dental anxiety. The data obtained was analyzed using SPSS software.  Results:. Independent t-test did not show significant variation among the age groups with respect to overall anxiety score (P≥ 0.05), however, it was reduced with increasing age. There was no significant difference was found by independent t-test between male and female groups and regarding previous dental visit (P ≥0.05). Regarding education level, there was no statistical difference between the groups (P > 0.05) Younger patients, female patients were associated with increased anxiety scores. The present study was done for better patient management and proper treatment plan development for dentally anxious patients

scholarly journals COMPLICATIONS OF TRACHEOSTOMY AND LEADING FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS PRESENTING AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, KARACHI

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 775-78
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fahad Wasim ◽  
Naeem Riaz ◽  
Sohail Aslam ◽  
Syed Muhammad Asad Shabbir Bukhari ◽  
Humza Mumtaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strong Association ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Final Decision ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Tracheostomy ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: To look for the complications of tracheostomy and factors correlated with presence of these complications at a tertiary care teaching hospital of Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: ENT department, Operation Theater, Emergency department and Critical Care Unit of Pakistan Naval Ship Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan, from Apr to Oct 2019. Methodology: Sixty nine patients who underwent tracheostomy were included in the analysis. Final decision regarding offering the procedure of tracheostomy to the patient was made by consultant ENT specialist in liaison with the primary treating physician. Patients were assessed for the complications during the procedure, immediately after the procedure, 48 hours after the procedure and one week after the procedure. Results: Out of sixty nine patients included in the study, 8 (11.6%) patients underwent emergency tracheostomy while 61 (88.4%) underwent elective tracheostomy. Ten (14.5%) had undergone percutaneous procedure while 59 (85.5%) had undergone open surgical procedure. Hemorrhage was the commonest complication reported followed by dislodgement. With Pearson chi-square test, we found that increasing age (45 years) and emergency tracheostomy had strong association with the presence of complications among the patients undergoing tracheostomy. Conclusion: Tracheostomy emerged as a safe procedure with mostly minor self-limiting complications. Surgeon performing this procedure should be aware of these common complications and should give information care to the patients prior to the procedure. Patients who are elderly or undergoing emergency tracheostomy should be dealt with special care while doing this life saving procedure.

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.

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