Journal article
A cross-sectional study of the association between anxiety and temporomandibular disorder in Australian chiropractic students
Journal of Chiropractic Education, Vol.33(2), pp.111-117
2019
Abstract
Objective: This study examined the association between anxiety and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in Australian chiropractic students, particularly its effect on quality of life.
Methods: Chiropractic students (n = 185) completed online surveys, including the Oral Health Impact Profile for TMDs (OHIP-TMD) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire. The OHIP-TMD psychometric properties were assessed using principal component analysis. Linear regression models were used to examine demographic predictors for anxiety and TMD. A general linear model assessed the association between anxiety and the psychosocial and function scales identified through analysis of the OHIP-TMD questionnaire.
Results: The mean value for the OHIP-TMD and PROMIS was 1.3 (SD = 0.7) and 9.5 (SD = 4.1), respectively. Women reported significantly lower quality of life (QoL) related to TMD symptoms (p = 0.006) and that QoL related to TMD symptoms increased significantly as students progressed through the course (p = .025). Lower levels of anxiety were significantly associated with male gender (p = .000), employment (p = .008), higher program levels (p = .003), and having children (p = .005). General linear model analysis revealed that increased anxiety was significantly associated with higher levels of oral physical function impairment (p = .003) and elevated psychosocial distress (p = .0001).
Conclusion: Anxiety was significantly associated with psychosocial distress and oral physical function impairment in university chiropractic students. In addition to impacting on oral health-related QoL, anxiety also affects students' engagement with learning and academic performance. It would therefore be beneficial to implement strategies that mitigate students' anxiety levels.
Details
- Title
- A cross-sectional study of the association between anxiety and temporomandibular disorder in Australian chiropractic students
- Authors/Creators
- J. Théroux (Author/Creator)N. Stomski (Author/Creator)V. Cope (Author/Creator)S. Mortimer-Jones (Author/Creator)L. Maurice (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Chiropractic Education, Vol.33(2), pp.111-117
- Publisher
- Brighthall and Allen Press Publishing Services
- Identifiers
- 991005544629407891
- Copyright
- © 2019 Association of Chiropractic Colleges
- Murdoch Affiliation
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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