Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Ajay Choudhary

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• Research Article
  Self-Assessment of Dental Anxiety in Patients Visiting Comprehensive Rural Health Service Project
  Author(s): Anindya Bhalla, Sukriti Bhalla Singh, Sujata, Ashish Singh and Ajay Choudhary Anindya Bhalla, Sukriti Bhalla Singh, Sujata, Ashish Singh and Ajay Choudhary
  
  Aims: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence, severity and associations of dental anxiety in a sample of the adult population visiting comprehensive Rural Health Service Department, Ballabgarh (Haryana). Methods and material: A sample of 379 adults (age ranging between 15 to 60 years; mean age male = 35.89 ± 14.10 and female 35.01 ± 12.38). The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is a brief, self-complete questionnaire consisting of five questions (Q1 to Q5) and summed together to produce a total score ranging from 1 to 5. Statistical analysis used: SSP version 16 software, the percentage, means and standard deviation. Results: The results revealed that females were more apprehensive, compare to men. Based on  distribution of anxiety according to age grou.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1044.1000137

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