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Personality and environmental variables associated with dental anxiety
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|October 1, 1979
Summary
Dental patient anxiety is linked to waiting room appeal and personal traits. Factors like age and harm avoidance scores significantly correlate with higher dental anxiety levels in adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Dental Medicine
Background:
- Dental anxiety is a common issue affecting patient compliance and experience.
- Understanding factors influencing dental anxiety is crucial for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess anxiety levels in adult dental patients.
- To identify factors associated with dental anxiety.
Main Methods:
- 94 adult dental patients' anxiety was assessed using Spielberger, et al.'s inventory.
- Correlations between anxiety scores and demographic/environmental factors were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Waiting room attractiveness was significantly related to patient anxiety.
- Patient age and Edwards' Harmavoidance scores showed a significant relationship with anxiety levels.
Conclusions:
- Environmental factors, such as waiting room design, can influence dental anxiety.
- Individual psychological traits, like harm avoidance, are important predictors of dental anxiety in adults.