Weinstein P, Shimono T, Domoto P, Wohlers K, Matsumura S, Ohmura M, Uchida H, Omachi K
Department of Dental Public Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle.
Anesth Prog. 1992;39(6):215-20.
A total of 3,041 students and staff in middle school in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, were surveyed regarding dental fear. Over 88% reported fear, with 42.1% classified as having high fear. Almost 70% reported acquiring dental fear prior to junior high school. A majority reported being hurt at the last appointment. Delay of dental work was also reported for over 50% of the sample. Coping, pattern of physiological upset, nondental fears, and sex and age differences were also reported. Results suggest intervention is needed to address the major dental public health problems associated with dental fear.
对日本冈山县一所中学的3041名学生和教职员工进行了关于牙科恐惧的调查。超过88%的人表示有恐惧,其中42.1%被归类为高度恐惧。近70%的人报告说在初中之前就产生了牙科恐惧。大多数人报告说在上次就诊时受到了伤害。超过50%的样本还报告有推迟看牙的情况。还报告了应对方式、生理不适模式、非牙科恐惧以及性别和年龄差异。结果表明,需要进行干预以解决与牙科恐惧相关的主要牙科公共卫生问题。