scholarly journals Psychometric properties of Greek versions of the Modified Corah Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS)

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trilby Coolidge ◽  
Konstantinos Nikolaos Arapostathis ◽  
Dimitris Emmanouil ◽  
Nikolaos Dabarakis ◽  
Antonis Patrikiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Anxiety Scale

scholarly journals Dental Fear: One Single Clinical Question for Measurement

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Jaakkola ◽  
P. Rautava ◽  
P. Alanen ◽  
M Aromaa ◽  
K Pienihäkkinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Clinical Question ◽  
Measurement Instruments

A new dental fear measurement instrument, the Short Dental Fear Question (SDFQ), was developed and tested for clinical practice purposes. The correlations of the SDFQ with the Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) were tested in 15-16-year-old adolescents. The Spearman correlations (rs) between the dental fear measurement instruments were: SDFQ – DFS: rs = 0.79, n = 26; DFS – DAS: rs = 0.72, n = 26; SDFQ– DAS: rs = 0.69, n = 27. DAS and DFS mean scores were clearly higher in the SDFQ fear group than SDFQ in the relaxed group. The SDFQ is a short and compact instrument which might be convenient for the measurement of dental fear in clinical practice.

Increased Self-Reported Dental Anxiety following Completion of a Dental History Questionnaire

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine F. Wilson ◽  
Stephen A. Sinisko
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Emotional Arousal ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
And Control ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

Since traumatic dental experiences have been identified as a leading cause of dental anxiety, dental anxiety should be increased when subjects are asked to recall these experiences and describe them in writing. 74 undergraduates completed dental history questionnaires, viewed slides of dental procedures, or received no manipulation prior to completing the Dental Anxiety Scale and the Dental Fear Survey. The Questionnaire group reported significantly higher dental anxiety and fear than did the Slide and Control groups. Recalling personal experiences elicits greater emotional arousal than does viewing procedures or merely completing surveys.

scholarly journals Some psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale with cross validation

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyang Yuan ◽  
Ruth Freeman ◽  
Satu Lahti ◽  
Ffion Lloyd-Williams ◽  
Gerry Humphris
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Chinese Version

scholarly journals Psychometric Testing of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale among Iranian Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1269-1279
Author(s):  
Chung-Ying Lin ◽  
Maryam Tofangchiha ◽  
Janneke F. M. Scheerman ◽  
Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla ◽  
Vijay Kumar Chattu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Dental Visit ◽  
Fit Indices

(1) Background: The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Persian adaptation of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) in Iranian adolescents. (2) Methods: Adolescents with a mean age of 15.10 (n = 3197; 47.1% males) were recruited from Qazvin city of Iran using a stratified cluster random sampling technique. All children completed the five-item Persian MDAS and information related to background characteristics. Psychometric testing was conducted using classical test theory (CTT) and Rasch models. For CTT, an item-total correlation of >0.4 was considered satisfactory while for Rasch analysis, infit and outfit mean squares (Mnsq) ranging from 0.5–1.5 were considered satisfactory. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to confirm the unidimensional structure of MDAS using various fit indices. Differential item functioning (DIF) was evaluated based on gender and time since last dental visit. Moreover, latent class analysis (LCA) was used to classify the participants into different levels of dental fear based on their pattern of responses. Both item level reliability using Cronbachs alpha (α) and test-reliability using intraclass correlation coefficients were evaluated. (3) Results: Item-total correlations ranged from 0.69–0.78, infit MnSq ranged from 0.80 to 1.11 and the range of outfit MnSq was 0.84–1.10. The data confirmed a one-factor structure of MDAS with satisfactory fit indices. DIF analysis indicated that the scale was interpreted similarly across the genders and time since dental visit groups. LCA analysis identified three levels, low, moderate and high levels of dental anxiety. The groups with moderate and high levels of dental anxiety had more females (44.6% and 36.7%) than the group with low level of dental anxiety (18.8%; p < 0.001). α of the total scale was 0.89 and item test-retest reliability ranged from 0.72–0.86. (4) Conclusions: The Persian MDAS was unidimensional with satisfactory psychometric properties evaluated using both CTT and Rasch analysis among Iranian adolescents. The scale was stable across the genders and individuals with different dental visiting patterns. The Persian MDAS also demonstrated excellent reliability.

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.

Prevalence of dental anxiety in relation to sociodemographic factors using two psychometric scales in Baghdad

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Dr. Nooruldeen A. Saeed ◽  
Dr. Hashim M. Hussein ◽  
Dr. Athraa A. Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Anxiety Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: In spite of advances in dentistry, anxiety about dental treatment and thefear of pain remains public health problem and is a significant impediment todental treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess the levels of dentalanxiety in patients who referred to Al-Mustansiriyah dental clinics and Al-ShiekhOmar specialized dental center in Baghdad and their relation to their gender, age,educational level.Materials and methods: The study was done on (800) patients, aged (20-59) years inBaghdad. The survey form was prepared and translated from English to Arabiclanguages by certified translator and were filled by patients themselves withoutany help from dentists. Patients with mental retarded, those who not havingcompleted the survey form and those below 20 years and above 59 years wereexcluded. The survey was divided into 3 parts (socio-demographic information,Modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) and Dental fear survey (DFS).Results: The present study showed that females had higher anxiety (13.57, 47.38)than males (8.98, 37.75) for Modified dental anxiety scale and Dental fear surveyrespectively. The anxiety decreased with advance of age (12.31, 11.41, 10.89,10.45 for Modified dental anxiety scale and 43.10, 41.22, 38.69, 37.93 for Dentalfear survey) in groups (1,2,3,4) respectively. The anxiety decreased with advanceof teaching, so the uneducated patients had higher mean of anxiety (14.45, 48.59)while the postgraduate patients had lower anxiety (9.10, 36.30) for Modifieddental anxiety scale and Dental fear survey respectively than others. There washigh significant difference between males and females at P-value (≤ 0.01) for bothModified dental anxiety scale and Dental fear survey scales.Analysis of variance (ANOVA) test showed high significant difference among agegroups and among education level groups at P-value (≤ 0.01) for both Modifieddental anxiety scale and Dental fear survey scales. The higher percentage ofanxiety scales was appeared in minimal anxiety score in males (56%, 48%) inModified dental anxiety scale and Dental fear survey respectively, while lessorpercentage was appeared in very high anxiety score in males (5.1%, 5.5%) inModified dental anxiety scale and Dental fear survey respectively. Pearson'scorrelation coefficient (R) showed that there was a positive relationship betweengender and anxiety scales, with statistically high significant at P-value (≤ 0.01).While, there was inverse relationship between age and anxiety scales, and between education and anxiety scales with statistically high significant at P-value (≤ 0.01)for both relations.Conclusion: The females had higher rate of anxiety than males. The anxietydecreased with advance of age and education level of patients. There was a strong(positive) relationship between gender and anxiety. While, there was inverse(negative) relationship between anxiety with age and education.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the faces version of the Malay-modified child dental anxiety scale

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashidah Esa ◽  
Noratikah Awang Hashim ◽  
Yuliana Ayob ◽  
Zamros Yuzadi Mohd Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale

scholarly journals Dental Anxiety and Fear Levels among Outpatients in a Private Dental College in Chennai

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vane Swetah C.S. ◽  
Dr. R. Pradeep Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Local Anesthetic Injection ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

TOPIC: Dental anxiety and fear levels among outpatients in a private dental college in Chennai. AIM : The aim is to evaluate dental anxiety and fear levels among patients visiting a private dental-college. MATERIALS REQUIRED: The five points modified Corah‟s Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Dental Fear Scale (DFS) were used. Descriptive analysis was done as well as Fisher‟s Exact Test and the Independent-t test to compare the anxiety and fear scores between groups. RESULTS: Two hundred completed questionnaires were included in the study. Results showed that participants were anxious mostly about tooth drilling and local anesthetic injection. The overall response to Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) showed that 53.5% were anxious which is statistically significant. The response to Dental Fear Scale (DFS) showed that moderate fear levels were 75%. The mean MDAS and DFS scores for males were comparatively higher than females. The age group 22-39 showed highest anxiety and fear levels.

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