Article ; Online: Global prevalence of early childhood dental fear and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2024 Volume 142, Page(s) 104841
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this review is to determine the global prevalence of dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in early childhood and identify its related factors.: Methods: The systematic review utilized three common English-language databases ( ... ...
Abstract | Objective: The objective of this review is to determine the global prevalence of dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in early childhood and identify its related factors. Methods: The systematic review utilized three common English-language databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science). Two independent researchers performed a systematic search to include observational studies on young children published from 2000 to 2023. They extracted information on prevalence of DFA, assessment tools used, study sites, respondents, and children's dental visit experiences. Results: A total of 2,895 studies were identified, and 25 studies met the inclusion criteria for analysis. The pooled prevalence of DFA among 2- to 6- year-old children was estimated to be 30 % (95 % CI=25, 36). Children without dental visit experience (OR=1.37, 95 % CI=1.18, 1.59) and children with caries experiences (OR=1.18, 95 % CI=1.09, 1.27) had higher odds of experiencing DFA compared to those with dental visit experience or caries-free status. The most commonly used assessment tools in the included studies were the Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale (32 %, 8/25), Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (20 %, 5/25), and Dental Anxiety Question (20 %, 5/25). Conclusions: This systematic review reveals that approximately one-third of young children globally experience DFA. Children who lack dental visit experience or have caries experiences are at increased risk of DFA. Clinicians can use this information to make informed decisions regarding dental care provision for young children. Clinical significance: This study provides comprehensive information on the global prevalence of dental fear and anxiety and its associated factors in early childhood. The findings can assist clinicians in understanding and addressing DFA in their dental care approach for young children. Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42023446464). |
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MeSH term(s) | Child ; Child, Preschool ; Humans ; Anxiety Disorders ; Dental Anxiety/epidemiology ; Dental Caries/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Observational Studies as Topic |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-20 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 186068-9 |
ISSN | 1879-176X ; 0300-5712 |
ISSN (online) | 1879-176X |
ISSN | 0300-5712 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104841 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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