Table 2.

Manifestations and impacts of DFA on children and adolescents.

Analytical categories	Themes	Quotes/keywords
Immediate physical reactions	Cry, scream, shiver	Not applicable
Psychological responses	Worry, upset, panic	“What if they drill a hole in my teeth?” [video 15] “It breaks bone down.” [video 23] “I dreaded, you know, that procedure.” [video 18] “Total anxiety attack and it was terrible.”[video 24]
	Helplessness, insecurity	“I was scared to have them [wisdom teeth] removed. I was afraid to turn 18.” [video 18]
	Resentment, hatred	“I absolutely hated the dentist. I hated going there.” [video 18]
Uncooperativeness	Refuse to sit in dental chair	Not applicable
	Refuse to open mouth	Not applicable
	Refuse visiting dentist	Parent has to “fight” with children for them to go to clinic. [video 16]