ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2021
Magnitude and Determinants of Dental Anxiety among Adult Patients Attending Public Dental Clinics in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.
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- Assessment of dental pain and its association with dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Exploring young adults' fears related to healthcare and dental procedures.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Perceived Patient Barriers to Tooth-Retaining Treatment in Tanzania.JDR clinical and translational research · 2023Article
- Reasons for Delay in Seeking Treatment for Dental Caries in Tanzania.International dental journal · 2023Article
- Adapting a Dental Anxiety Measure to Encourage Empathy.International journal of dentistry · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionIt is estimated that, about 40% of the population suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety is considered to be complex and multifactorial with a wide range of provoking factors which may be patient, provider, or environment-related.
aimThis study aimed to assess the magnitude and determinants of dental anxiety among adult patients attending public dental clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
resultsThe mean age of participants was 32.18 years (±11.06 SD) with a male-to-female ratio of 1 : 1.43. The means MDAS score was 12.84 ± 4.99. Tooth extraction had the highest mean MDAS score. The majority (261, 87%) of participants had mild-to-severe anxiety. The most common (72.2%) anxiety-provoking factor was an unsympathetic dentist; others included unawareness of the procedure to be carried out (58.3%) and the presence of apprehensive patients (52.0%). The level of anxiety was found to be statistically significantly associated (
conclusionThe prevalence of dental anxiety was high among the participants of this study. Female gender, young age, and a higher level of education constituted determinants of dental anxiety. An unsympathetic practitioner, unawareness of the procedure, and presence of apprehensive patients were the common anxiety-provoking factors.
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