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Phan, V. H. B., & Tran , H. T. (2021). PREVALENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS AMONG FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY IN 2020. Cantho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, 35, 162-168. https://tapchi.ctump.edu.vn/index.php/ctump/article/view/943

PREVALENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS AMONG FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY IN 2020

Vo Huy Binh Phan1, , Huynh Trung Tran 1
1 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

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Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common mucosal diseases of the mouth which is characterized by recurrent episodes of single and multiple rounded, shallow, painful ulcerations on the movable or nonkeratinized oral mucosa. Although the exact etiology is poorly understood, factors include genetics, hematologic diseases, nutritional deficiencies, trauma, diet, psychological disorders have a role in the onset of RAS. Objectives: The aim of study was to determine clinical prevalence and find out the association between psychological factor and RAS among first year students at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2020. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 1031 first year students in Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy by a questionnaire based study. Data obtained from questionnaire contained questions about aphthous ulcers and psychological factors (DASS-21) was analysed using SPSS 20. Result: Among 1031 investigated medical students, the clinical prevalence of aphthous ulcers was 9.4% (male accounted for 43.3%, female accounted for 56.7%). The difference of stress disorder and anxiety disorder in RAS and non-RAS were statistically significant (p=0.029 and p=0.043; respectively). Conclusion: First year medical students show a low clinical prevalence of apthous ulcers in Vietnam. Study revealed that level of stress disorder and anxiety disorder are associated with aphthous ulcer, thus, prevention can be accomplished and plan for development of newer efficient therapy.

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aphthous stomatitis, recurrent, psychology

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