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Self-harm, dentofacial features, and bullying.

Zaid B Al-Bitar1, Hawazen N Sonbol1, Iyad K Al-Omari1

  • 1Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|March 29, 2022
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Self-harm is prevalent in adolescents, with many cases linked to dentofacial appearance concerns and bullying. Addressing these issues is crucial for public health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Dental Research

Background:

  • Self-harm presents a significant and increasing public health challenge.
  • Adolescent self-harm rates necessitate investigation into contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of self-harm among school children.
  • To assess the impact of dentofacial appearance and related bullying on self-harm.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 699 eighth-grade students (aged 13-14).
  • Anonymous classroom questionnaires were utilized for data collection.
  • A representative sample from randomly selected schools was surveyed.

Main Results:

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  • The prevalence of self-harm was 26.9%, with no significant gender disparity.
  • Nearly half of self-harming students cited dentofacial features as a cause.
  • Bullying related to dentofacial features contributed to self-harm in approximately one-fifth of cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent self-harm is common, often influenced by dentofacial appearance and bullying.
    • Findings highlight the link between self-perception of dentofacial features and self-harm behaviors.
    • This research provides foundational data for understanding self-harm in relation to dental aesthetics.