Determining the Anxiety Levels of Patients Attending the Oral, Dental, and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic
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Dental Anxiety, Age, Gender, Educational Background, Employment StatusAbstract
Dental anxiety is a prevalent condition that not only affects individuals' oral and dental health but also leads them to avoid dental care practices. Surgical dental procedures are known to induce the highest levels of anxiety in individuals, and various factors have been shown to affect anxiety during the operation. Some of these factors include gender, age, educational status, and employment status. The aim of the study is to examine these factors and the anxiety levels before and after dental procedures that patients may encounter in the future. A total of 82 systemically healthy individuals participated in the study. All patients were asked to complete demographic information and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I and STAI-II) before the first session of dental surgical treatments. Dental, trait, and state anxiety scores were observed to be higher in female patients compared to male patients. Age, educational status, and employment participation did not yield a significant difference in anxiety scores. According to the data obtained in this study, anxiety levels were observed to be higher in female patients compared to males. Age, educational level, and participation in the workforce did not yield a significant difference in anxiety levels.
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