Jundishapur Journal of Medical Sciences

Jundishapur Journal of Medical Sciences

Investigating the Association between Fear of Dentistry and Satisfaction with Medical Services in Ahvaz Jundishapur School of Dentistry

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Razieh Hoseinzadeh 1
Yasaman Bayat Far 1
Fatemeh Babadi 2
1 Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
10.32592/JSMJ.23.4.323
Abstract
Background and Objectives The present study aimed to investigate the level of satisfaction with dental services at Ahvaz Jundishapur School of Dentistry and measure the related aspects of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the level of fear of dentistry.
Subjects and Methods Across-sectional study was conducted between late 2020 and early 2021 involving 460 patients at Ahvaz Jundishapur School of Dentistry. The Dental Fear Scale (DFS) and Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire (DSQ) were administered to participants.
Results The mean level of satisfaction in the present study was 62.77%, and the pain level was reported to be 9.86%. Men and women were significantly different in terms of their level of fear. There were significant differences in mean scores for quality and overall satisfaction between individuals with high school diploma and those holding a university degree. The results demonstrated that fear was significantly associated with quality and overall satisfaction.
Conclusion There was a significant difference in the level of fear, the mean quality score, and overall satisfaction between the two diploma and university education groups. Also, fear was significantly associated with quality and overall satisfaction.
Keywords
Fear of dentistry
Satisfaction with dental services
Quality of dental services
Dental patients

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Jundishapur Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 23, Issue 4 - Serial Number 151
September and October 2024
Pages 323-340

  • Receive Date 18 April 2024
  • Revise Date 12 June 2024
  • Accept Date 24 June 2024