Hi!!! My name is Maria Perez Morales. I am a Dentist and Specialist in Endodontics working and living in Dubai since 11 years ago. I have had the possibility to work with patients that are coming from every where worldwide, and the perception of the pain and the acceptance of the treatment is very different from one culture to another one. I am very interested in your study, because for me the results will have a relevant application at the moment do deal with the day to day of the practitioner in Buccal Surgery and Endodontics
Dear Dr Maria Perez Morales
Nice Q and observation, yet i advise you to conduct a cross sectional study using the VAS scale and categorize your patients according to their ethnicity or nationality. You might find out that it mostly a personal variation rather than a cultural one.
Your interesting Q has been raised in an old publication on RG 1986.
Article Cultural perception of pain and pain coping among patients a...
Good Luck
Dear Maria Perez morales
What an interesting topic to search and conduct a study on , this article may help you
Article Ethnic Differences in Pain and Pain Management
I can relate to your question being a pediatric dentist who practiced on many patients in different countries (Jordan, Australi, Morocco, KSA)... yes definitely, there is a difference between cultures in perceiving pain and attitudes/ behaviors by children. The VAS is an excellent tool I’ve used myself in research to measure pain. I assume you’ll find lots of interesting factors relevant to SES, upbringing styles, education... etc A multi- center study would be excellent in this aspect. Good luck!
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