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Association of cheek-biting and depression
Rabeya Fatima1, Khadijah Abid2, Nabeel Naeem Baig2
1Ameen Medical and Dental Center.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 10, 2019
Summary
This study found a significant link between chronic cheek-biting and depression in dental patients. Understanding this association may improve patient care and mental health support.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cheek-biting, a common oral habit, can cause physical discomfort and may be linked to psychological distress.
- Understanding the relationship between oral behaviors and mental health is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the habit of cheek-biting and the presence of depression.
- To explore this link in patients attending routine dental check-ups.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 70 participants (35 with cheek-biting, 35 controls) was conducted.
- Data was collected via self-administered questionnaires, with depression assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale.
- Statistical analysis utilized multivariate logistic regression.
Main Results:
- The study included 70 participants, with a mean age of approximately 33 years; females were predominant in both groups.
- Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a statistically significant association between cheek-biting and depression (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between depression and the habit of cheek-biting.
- This finding highlights the potential psychological component of chronic cheek-biting and vice versa.
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