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Profiles of Fear of Root Canal Treatment in Adult Endodontic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Healthcare 2026 Cilt 14 Sayı 15
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Introduction: Fear of root canal treatment (RCT) may affect care seeking and treatment experience but is often summarized using anxiety scores. This study identified fear severity patterns and trigger-content profiles and examined associations with avoidance and negative experiences. Materials and Methods: In this single-center cross-sectional study, 219 of 247 adults scheduled for primary RCT were analyzed after 28 exclusions. Preoperative anxiety was measured using a 0–10 cm Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A). Hierarchical cluster analysis identified fear severity patterns, and latent class analysis identified trigger-content profiles among participants endorsing at least one trigger. Results: At least one trigger was endorsed by 75.8%; 21.9% had severe anxiety (VAS-A ≥ 7.0). Severe anxiety increased descriptively from 1.9% with no trigger to 54.3% with three or more triggers. Hierarchical clustering identified low-fear (n = 152) and high-fear (n = 67) patterns. In bivariate comparisons, high-fear membership was more common among women, participants postponing dental visits, and those with negative childhood or adult RCT experiences, and less common among regular dental attenders. Hierarchical multivariable logistic regression showed that female sex and negative adult RCT experience were associated with higher odds of high-fear pattern membership, whereas regular dental attendance was associated with lower odds; negative childhood RCT experience and postponement were not independently significant in the fully adjusted model. Latent class analysis yielded needle-focused (n = 38) and procedural (n = 128) profiles; the latter showed a broader trigger range, while VAS-A distributions were similar. Conclusions: Fear of RCT was heterogeneous. Assessing severity, triggers, and avoidance history may support individualized communication. The profiles require external validation before use.
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Dergi Healthcare
ISSN 2227-9032
Yıl 2026 / 8. ay
Cilt / Sayı 14 / 15
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Hakemlik Hakemli
Endeks SSCI
JCR Quartile Q1
Yayın Dili İngilizce
Kapsam Uluslararası
Toplam Yazar 2 kişi
Erişim Türü Elektronik
Alan Sağlık Bilimleri Temel Alanı Endodonti

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Yazar Adı GÜNNER MEHMET EREN,ERASLAN ÖZNUR
YÖKSİS ID 9689462

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JCR Quartile Q1
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