The prevalence and influencing factors of gag reflex in children aged 7–14years in the dental setting

BackgroundGag reflex may occur in patients of all ages and often considered having a multifactorial aetiology.ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and influencing factors of gag reflex in Turkish children aged 7–14 years in the dental setting.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study...

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Published in:Journal of oral rehabilitation 2023-05, Vol.50 (5), p.376-382
Main Authors: Topal, Burcu Gucyetmez, Sıdıka Beril Falay Civelek, Tiras, Melike, Yigit, Tugba
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Anxiety
Children
Children & youth
Fear
Mothers
Statistical analysis
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Summary:BackgroundGag reflex may occur in patients of all ages and often considered having a multifactorial aetiology.ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and influencing factors of gag reflex in Turkish children aged 7–14 years in the dental setting.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study was carried out among 320 children aged between 7 and 14 years. First, an anamnesis form which include sosyodemographic status, monthly level of income, children past medical and dental experiences was filled by mothers. Children's fear levels were evaluated using the Dental Subscale of Children's Fear Survey Schedule(CFSS‐DS) while mother's anxiety levels using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale(MDAS). The revised dentist section of gagging problem assessment questionnaire (GPA‐R‐de) was used for both children and mothers. Statistical analysis was done with SPSS program.ResultsThe prevalence of gag reflex among children was 34.1%, among mothers was 20.3%. The association between child and mother gagging was found statistically significant (χ2 = 53.121, p 
ISSN:0305-182X
1365-2842
DOI:10.1111/joor.13432