Factors Related with Fear for Receiving Dental Services of Undergraduates at Mahasarakham University
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มิ.ย. 1, 2015
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This cross-sectional analytical research aims to study factors relating to the fears for receiving dental services. The study was conducted with systematic random sampling. A dental fear survey (DFS) assessed dental fear to dental services. Data collection using a questionnaire and oral examination by x-ray and a dentist were recorded. The data were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions and presente as means of adjusted odds ratio (ORadj) with 95% confidence interval.
The results showed that, the total of 350 samples with a ratio of female to male was 1.89 age ranged between 18 to 24 years old (mean = 20.44, SD = 1.37). 32.3% of the samples had decayed teeth, missing teeth (7.4%), filled (42.7%). Mean DMFT was 2.91 teeth/person and 33.1% had gingivitis. The prevalence of dental fear (DFS≥34) was 45.4%. An analysis of multiple logistic regression with backward elimination indicated statistically significant correlations (p-value<0.05) included bad experiences in dental treatments (ORadj=5.58; 95%CI=1.99-15.64), cavities (ORadj=3.38; 95%, CI=1.86-6.14) and gingivitis (ORadj=2.35; 95%, CI=1.28-4.32).
The results of this study indicate that a group of undergraduates who had oral health problems should be recommended to meet a dentist. There should be a guideline of management for patients. Dentists should improve service behaviors to reduce the fears of their patients as well aspromote cultivation, prevention, and proper oral health cares.
The results showed that, the total of 350 samples with a ratio of female to male was 1.89 age ranged between 18 to 24 years old (mean = 20.44, SD = 1.37). 32.3% of the samples had decayed teeth, missing teeth (7.4%), filled (42.7%). Mean DMFT was 2.91 teeth/person and 33.1% had gingivitis. The prevalence of dental fear (DFS≥34) was 45.4%. An analysis of multiple logistic regression with backward elimination indicated statistically significant correlations (p-value<0.05) included bad experiences in dental treatments (ORadj=5.58; 95%CI=1.99-15.64), cavities (ORadj=3.38; 95%, CI=1.86-6.14) and gingivitis (ORadj=2.35; 95%, CI=1.28-4.32).
The results of this study indicate that a group of undergraduates who had oral health problems should be recommended to meet a dentist. There should be a guideline of management for patients. Dentists should improve service behaviors to reduce the fears of their patients as well aspromote cultivation, prevention, and proper oral health cares.
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