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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS AND RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS AMONG STUDENTS OF THE DENTISTRY FACULTY OF LAMBUNG MANGKURAT UNIVERSITY.
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Periodic Epidemiology Journal / Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi . May2023, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p135-141. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a yellowish-white ulcer-shaped lesion in the oral mucosa. The prevalence of RAS is estimated to be 20% of the world population. Based on Basic Health Search Indonesia in 2018, the prevalence of RAS was 8% of all oral health problems in Indonesia. Stress is one of the risk factors for recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Someone who is stressed will experience a decrease in the immune system, resulting in tissue destruction in the oral cavity. Purpose: To analyze the relationship between stress and RAS in Faculty of Dentistry, Lambung Mangkurat University students. Methods: This is analytical observational research with a cross-sectional study design. The study used a simple random sampling technique with a total sample of 57 co-assistants of the Dentistry at Lambung Mangkurat University. RAS was examined using a questionnaire, and the stress level was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire. The results of the study were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: The result shows that the stress level suffered by the respondents is mainly in the moderate category, with a percentage of 44%. In comparison, the incident of RAS with positive results is mainly experienced by respondents with a percentage of 70.18%. The analysis using the chi-square test showed a significant relationship between stress and SAR with a significance value of 0.01 (p <0.05). Conclusion: The higher the stress level experienced will increase the risk of developing SAR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- *CANKER sores
*DISEASE relapse
*DISEASE prevalence
*PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23017171
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Periodic Epidemiology Journal / Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164390563
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.20473/jbe.v11i22023.135-141