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.

scholarly journals Blood Donation in Nigeria: Standard of the Donated Blood

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 094-097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nwogoh Benedict ◽  
Awodu Omolade Augustina ◽  
Bazuaye Godwin Nosakhare
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donation ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽  
Mean Cell Volume ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective was to determine the basic hematological parameters of remunerated blood donors in Benin City and to compare them with those of voluntary donors. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary health facility in Benin City. Pretransfusion samples were obtained from blood bags after gentle mixing and analyzed for hematological parameters. Samples were analyzed using the hematology autoanalyzer MODEL SYSMEX KN21. Result: A total of 215 samples were obtained comprising 160 remunerated (paid) and 55 voluntary donor samples. In the paid donors, the mean hemoglobin concentration (Hb) and hematocrit (HCT) 7.7±2.9 and 28.8±8.5 respectively. This was significantly lower than those of voluntary donors who had 13.9±1.2 and 42.2±3.3 with P < 0.001. The mean values of the red cell counts (RBC), white cell counts (WBC), mean cell volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were significantly lower in paid donors as P-values were <0.001. MCV was significantly low but not compared to the other parameters as P=0.04. There was no significant difference in the platelet count. Conclusion: Paid donors in Benin City have significantly lower hematological parameters than controls.

scholarly journals A proposed guidance program to reduce the anxiety level of mothers of the pupils who are going to pass the baccalaureate exam: اقتراح برنامج ارشادي للتخفيف من مستوى القلق لدى أمهات التلاميذ المقبلين على شهادة البكالوريا

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jumaa Awlad Haimudah
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Guidance Program ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Guidance Programme ◽  
The Mean

The study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of a guidance programme to reduce the anxiety level of mothers of the pupils who are going to pass the baccalaureate exam at Sidi A'baz secondary school in the wilaya of Ghardaia,Algeria.To achieve the study objectives,it was selected a sample of 35 mothers that had the highest grades on the scale of anxiety.The study was conducted on a sample of six mothers who accepted to attend the sessions of the guidance programme.The researcher used two tools:The Tyler's anxiety scale whose psychometric properties were remeasured and a guidance programme to reduce the level of anxiety,prepared by the researcher, consisted of seven sessions for four weeks;the duration of the session ranged from 50 to 90 minutes.In order to answer the study questions,it was used the Mann Whitney Test.After the statistical analysis,the study results showed statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the mothers' group in the pre test and the post test on the anxiety scale in favour of the post test.

scholarly journals Psychological Study of Anxiety among Diabetic Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parth R. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Patient ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
T Test ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

The main aim of the present study is to find out the level of Anxiety among diabetic patient. It was hypothesized that the level of and Anxiety will differ in diabetic patients with regards to gender and type of area. The sample consists of total 120 (60 patients of urban and 60 patients of rural area) the sample is selected from city and various villages, by using purposive technique. Anxiety scale prepared by A.K.P. Sinha and L.N.K. Sinha devised this test and it is available both test in Hindi and English. Gujarati Adoption by Bhatt D. J. (1999). The data was scored, analyzed as per the manual. ‘t’ test was being calculated. The result showed that (1) There is no significant difference between the mean score of anxiety among male and female diabetic patient. (2) There is significant difference between the mean score of anxiety among type of area i.e. urban and rural. Thereafter could be said that, diabetic patient of rural area show more anxiety than diabetic patient of urban area.

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 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 The Effects of Improving Emotional Intelligence on Death Anxiety in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 227-235
Author(s):  
Akram Baghdadi ◽  
◽  
Mohammad Aghajani ◽  
Zohre Sadat ◽  
Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: Death anxiety is one of the main elements in mental health in older adults. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of improving emotional intelligence on death anxiety in older adults in Kashan City, Iran. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on 60 older adults referred to health clinics in Kashan City, Iran, in 2019. The participants were randomly allocated to the control and experimental groups. Before the intervention, a demographics data questionnaire and death anxiety scale was filled out by the two groups. The experimental group received emotional intelligence education in eight sessions (twice a week). The control group received no intervention. The study measures included a demographic checklist and the Templer Death Anxiety Scale (TDAS). Immediately and one month after the intervention, both groups filled out the death anxiety scale again. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests such as t test, the Chi-square, and repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results: The results showed that 22 participants (73.3%) and 17 (56.7%) were in the 61-65 age range in the experimental and control groups, respectively. Based on the Chi-square test, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding demographical data, including age, gender, marital status, education, and job. The results of repeated-measures ANOVA in the experimental group showed that the mean scores of death anxiety decreased over the 3 time points (P<0.05). Also, the post hoc test showed a significant difference in death anxiety scores at different time points in the experimental group (P<0.05). The t test results showed no statistically significant difference in the mean score of death anxiety before the intervention between the two groups, but at the end of the sessions (P=0.006) and one month after the intervention (P=0.001), this difference was significant. Conclusion: The results indicated that improving emotional intelligence in older adults decreased their death anxiety. It is recommended that nurses use this method to decrease death anxiety in older adults.

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.

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