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[Sex differences in dental anxiety].

A de Jongh1, M E Stouthard, J Hoogstraten

  • 1Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Females reported higher dental anxiety than males, but this was not always significant or reflected in behavior. This suggests reported anxiety differences may stem from verbal response variations rather than true behavioral differences.

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[Diagnosis and treatment of dental anxiety].

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Dental Health

Context:

  • Dental anxiety is a common issue affecting patient behavior and treatment adherence.
  • Previous research often indicates higher dental anxiety in females compared to males.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the reported and observed differences in dental anxiety between males and females.
  • To explore whether gender differences in dental anxiety are structural or based on verbal response.

Summary:

  • Dental anxiety was assessed using questionnaires and behavioral observation in dental patients and psychology students.
  • While females generally reported more anxiety, this difference was not consistently significant across all groups and did not correlate with observed behavior.
  • The findings question whether reported gender differences in dental anxiety reflect genuine variations or simply differing verbal response tendencies.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for nuanced understanding of gender differences in dental anxiety.
  • Suggests that interventions for dental anxiety should consider the potential influence of reporting bias.
  • Informs dental practitioners about potential disparities in patient-reported versus actual anxiety levels.

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