The Relationship between Personality Trait and Dental Anxiety in Students of Health-Related Specialties: A Pilot Study
Dania Al Khatib, Sereen Altaheri, Mera Ismail Al Sabh, Haydi Elshirbiny, Hiyam Adel Masaad, Tayebah AlAbdullah, Sarah Alsumait, Hanouf Alsulaili, Fatimah Buhamad, Natheer Hashim Al-Rawi

TL;DR
This study explores how personality traits, especially neuroticism, are linked to dental anxiety in health-related students, suggesting personality assessments could help manage anxiety in dental care.
Contribution
The study identifies neuroticism as a significant predictor of dental anxiety among health-related students and reveals interrelationships among Big Five personality traits.
Findings
Non-dental students showed higher dental anxiety scores than dental students.
Neuroticism was significantly correlated with dental anxiety (p < 0.05).
Big Five traits like neuroticism, conscientiousness, and agreeableness are interrelated.
Abstract
Objectives Dental anxiety is a common issue affecting a significant portion of the population, often leading to avoidance of dental care and subsequent oral health problems. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to dental anxiety is a crucial step toward developing an effective intervention. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety among students of health-related majors, evaluate their personality traits, and find the correlation between them. Additionally, this study aims to find the predictors of such traits and their relationship with each other. Materials and Methods The study was conducted on 163 consented students (124 males and 39 females), selected based on major and year of study at the University of Sharjah medical campus. The questionnaire was sent online through Google Forms. It included questions from the Modified Dental Anxiety…
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Taxonomy
TopicsDental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques · Medical Education and Admissions · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
