Age Adaption and Psychometric Properties of the Swedish Version of the Four-Components and Stimulus Module from the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF) for Children and Adolescents
Jonas Rafi, Magnus Hakeberg, Ulla Wide · 2026
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Jonas Rafi, Magnus Hakeberg, and Ulla Wide adapt a dental fear index for Swedish youth in a 2026 study. Measuring dental anxiety well matters for clinics and research alike. The adult index needed an age-tuned version for children and teens.
One hundred forty-two patients aged ten to fifteen filled in both modules: a four-part core scale and a stimulus list. Scores tracked the established children's fear survey closely, with correlations up to 0.83. Against a single self-rating question, the new core scale beat the older survey. Repeat testing in a small group held moderately steady. Fewer skipped items suggested the new wording was easier to complete.
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| CREATOR | Jonas Rafi, Magnus Hakeberg, Ulla Wide |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |