Psychological Distress in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Dass-21 Based Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common musculoskeletal conditions often associated with psychological comorbidities. This cross-sectional study assessed psychological distress using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in 311 TMD patients. Females reported significantly higher distress across all domains (?? = 13.42, p = 0.0012). Symptom duration influenced outcomes: acute cases were predominantly stress-driven, while chronic cases showed depression and anxiety dominance (?? = 132.37, p
Keywords: Temporomandibular Disorders, DASS-21, Psychological Distress, Depression
How to Cite?: Dr. Vijay K Asrani, Dr Jigna S Shah, "Psychological Distress in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Dass-21 Based Cross-Sectional Study", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 107-109, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25904221825, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25904221825