‘I Would Rather Be Having My Leg Cut off Than a Little Needle’: A Supplementary Qualitative Analysis of Dentally Anxious Children’s Experiences of Needle Fear
Fear of needles is common in childhood, with up to 50% being affected to some degree. In individuals who are dentally anxious, the prevalence may be as high as 91%. Fear of needles, and therefore intra-oral injections can have negative impacts on children’s quality of life and healthcare experiences...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Dentistry Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/8/2/50 |