Table 3 Dental anxiety scores reported by children and their mothers
Parameters | Children’ self-reported scores | Parents’ proxy-reported scores |
|---|---|---|
MDAS-question 1 | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 2.7 ± 1.2 |
MDAS-question 2 | 3.4 ± 1.2 | 2.7 ± 1.3 |
MDAS-question 3 | 3.8 ± 1.1 | 3.3 ± 1.1 |
MDAS-question 4 | 3.5 ± 1.2 | 2.8 ± 1.2 |
MDAS-question 5 | 3.7 ± 1.1 | 3.5 ± 1.1 |
MDAS-total | 17.4 ± 2.3 | 14.8 ± 2.4 |
Total ≥ 19, n (%) | 30 (30) | 6 (6) |