Dental Fear Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version
Joint Authors
Paiva, Saul Martins de
Oliveira, Maurício Antônio
Vale, Miriam Pimenta
Bendo, Cristiane Baccin
Serra-Negra, Júnia Maria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Objective.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Dental Fear Survey (DFS), previously translated to the Brazilian Portuguese language and validated.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study with 1,256 undergraduates from the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was carried out.
The DFS and a questionnaire about previous dental experiences were self-administered.
Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, principal components analysis (PCA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency and test-retest reliability, and construct, discriminant, and convergent validity.
Results.
PCA identified a three-factor structure.
CFA confirmed the multidimensionality of the Brazilian version of the DFS.
A modified model of the Brazilian version of the DFS fits better than the hypothesized model.
The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total DFS scale was 0.95.
Conclusion.
The DFS demonstrated acceptable construct validity, convergent validity, and discriminant validity.
These results supported the reliability and validity of the DFS among Brazilian undergraduates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oliveira, Maurício Antônio& Vale, Miriam Pimenta& Bendo, Cristiane Baccin& Paiva, Saul Martins de& Serra-Negra, Júnia Maria. 2014. Dental Fear Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050788
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oliveira, Maurício Antônio…[et al.]. Dental Fear Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050788
American Medical Association (AMA)
Oliveira, Maurício Antônio& Vale, Miriam Pimenta& Bendo, Cristiane Baccin& Paiva, Saul Martins de& Serra-Negra, Júnia Maria. Dental Fear Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050788
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1050788