THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS AND RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS AMONG STUDENTS OF THE DENTISTRY FACULTY OF LAMBUNG MANGKURAT UNIVERSITY

Hubungan Stres Terhadap Kejadian Stomatitis Aftosa Rekuren pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

stress stomatitis oral disease soft tissue health risk

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30 May 2023

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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.