Table 1 Cronbach’s alpha (α) coefficient for the translated version of the dental fear survey (DFS)(n = 25)
Questions | Cronbach’s Alpha | Mean ± S.D | |
|---|---|---|---|
Complete DFS | 20 | 0.82 | 43.39 ± 11.38 |
Avoidance | 8 | 0.70 | 14.85 ± 5.17 |
Physiological arousal | 5 | 0.71 | 9.08 ± 3.86 |
Fears of specific stimuli/situations | 7 | 0.79 | 19.46 ± 5.76 |