Children’s experiences of dental anxiety
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Background: Dental anxiety is common among children. Although there is a wealth of research investigating childhood dental anxiety, little consideration has been given to the child's perspective. Aim: This qualitative study sought to explore with children their own experiences of dental anxiety using a cognitive behavioural therapy assessment model. Design: Face‐to‐face, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with dentally anxious children aged 11–16 years. The Five Areas model was used to inform the topic guide and analysis. Data were analysed using a framework approach. Results: In total, 13 children were interviewed. Participants described their experiences of dental anxiety across multiple dimensions (situational factors and altered thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms, and behaviours). Participants placed considerable value on communication by dental professionals, with poor communication having a negative influence on dental anxiety and the dentist–patient relationship. Conclusions: This study confirms the Five Areas model as an applicable theoretical model for the assessment of childhood dental anxiety. Children provided insights about their own dental anxiety experiences that have not previously been described.
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Effective communication and a patient's trust in the dentist are key factors which can influence children's dental anxiety.
“Effective communication and a patient’s trust in the dentist have been identified as key factors which can influence children’s dental anxiety [5].”
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- Authors
- Morgan, A. G., Rodd, H. D., Porritt, J. M., Baker, S. R., Creswell, C., Newton, T., Williams, C., & Marshman, Z.
- Affiliations
- University of Sheffield (GB)
- Sheffield Hallam University (GB)
- University of Reading (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
- University of Glasgow (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Morgan, Annie G.
- ORCID
- Venue
- International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2016-07-04
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 87-97
- ISSN
- 0960-7439 (ISSN-L)
- 1365-263X
- OpenAlex
- W2473194244
- Cited by
- 93
- References
- 34
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 15 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 19 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 1
- FWCI
- 10.84
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Research Portal (King's College London) (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
- White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
- CentAUR (University of Reading) (acceptedVersion)
- ENLIGHTEN (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam) (acceptedVersion)
- SHURA (Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive) (Sheffield Hallam University) (acceptedVersion)
- Figshare (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institute for Health Research (PB‐PG‐1111‐26029)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Oral Surgery › Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Keywords
- dental anxiety, children, children's perspectives, cognitive behavioral therapy, dentist-patient communication, dentist-patient relationship, somatic symptoms, anxiety assessment
- MeSH terms
- Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Child, Communication, Dentist-Patient Relations, Emotions, Female, Humans, Male, Dental Anxiety, Qualitative Research
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