Table 5 Students’ self-reported anxiety level before performing first tooth extraction on a real patient. Data are expressed as n (%) or mean scores ± SD
From: Evaluation of the efficacy of a simulation model used in oral and maxillofacial surgery education
Item 6: Please indicate the most relevant definition described below considering your anxiety level before performing tooth extraction on a real patient. | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Calm and relaxed | 6 (10.4) | 8 (13.8) | 7 (10.6) | 7 (14) |
A little nervous | 30 (51.7) | 25 (43.1) | 33 (50) | 22 (44) |
Tense and upset | 8 (13.8) | 7 (12.1) | 7 (10.6) | 8 (16) |
Afraid | 4 (6.9) | 7 (12.1) | 4 (6.1) | 7 (14) |
Very afraid | 1 (1.7) | 0 (0) | 1 (1.5) | 0 (0) |
Panicked | 8 (13.8) | 7 (12) | 14 (21.2) | 1 (2) |
Terrified | 1 (1.7) | 4 (6.9) | 0 (0) | 5 (10) |
Mean ± SD | 2.86 ± 1.6 | 3.05 ± 1.8 | 3.01 ± 1.7 | 2.88 ± 1.7 |
P-value | P = 0.555 | P = 0.677 | ||