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Level of dental anxiety in both genders
| Gender | Anxiety levels | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No anxiety (MDAS score 5–11) | Mild anxiety (MDAS score 12–18) | Severe anxiety (MDAS score above 19) | ||
| Female | 44 (18.8%) | 42 (17.94%) | 148 (63.24%) | 234 |
| Male | 24 (14.45%) | 50 (30.12%) | 92 (55.42%) | 166 |
| Total | 78 (17%) | 92 (23%) | 240 (61.5%) | 400 |
MDAS = Modified Dental Anxiety Scale
