Association of oral parafunctional habits with anxiety and the Big-Five Personality Traits in the Saudi adult population

Autor: Nouf Albesher, Adel F. Almutairi, Messm Alsinanni, Modi Aljohani, Ohood Turkistani, Mahmoud Salam
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Saudi Dental Journal, Vol 33, Iss 2, Pp 90-98 (2021)
The Saudi Dental Journal
ISSN: 1013-9052
Popis: Background: Oral parafunctional habits are related to any abnormal hyperactivity of the oromandibular system. They are prevalent in all societies in varying intensity and have potential physical and psychological implications. The aim of this study was twofold: (1) to determine the prevalence of various types of oral parafunctional habits in the Saudi adult population, and (2) to examine their association with and the level of anxiety and personality factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with an electronic data collection form distributed to the public through social media. The questionnaire comprised of the following: (a) demographic information, (b) the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), (c) the Ten-Item of Big-Five Personality Traits, (d) a list of oral parafunctional habits. Data were analysed using a Pearson’s Chi square and binary logistic regression. Results: The participants reported several parafunctional habits including daily gum chewing (86%), lip/object biting (59%), clenching (45%), nail biting (36%) and grinding (32%). Males were 3 [2.3–3.7] times and younger age groups were 1.5 [1.1–2.0] times more likely to be associated with nail biting compared to their counter groups (adj.P
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