Table 3 Participants’ attitude responses.
Attitude | Strongly agree | Agree | Generally agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Before opting for orthodontic treatment, I believe it is essential that my doctor has made me fully understand the various procedures and precautions. P | 178 (41.3) | 214 (49.65) | 34 (7.89) | 4 (0.93) | 1 (0.23) |
2. When choosing orthodontic treatment, I know clearly that this is what I need, rather than blindly following other people’s opinions. P | 214 (49.65) | 183 (42.46) | 29 (6.73) | 5 (1.16) | – |
3. I am eagerly anticipating the outcomes of orthodontic treatment, as it holds the potential to significantly improve both my oral health and aesthetics, consequently bolstering my self-confidence. P | 202 (46.87) | 199 (46.17) | 29 (6.73) | 1 (0.23) | – |
4. Orthodontic treatment takes a long time, and I feel impatient and anxious. I just hope it can be completed as soon as possible. N | 67 (15.55) | 97 (22.51) | 126 (29.23) | 93 (21.58) | 48 (11.14) |
5. Orthodontic treatment requires time and energy, and I am worried that it will affect my studies and life. N | 66 (15.31) | 115 (26.68) | 134 (31.09) | 81 (18.79) | 35 (8.12) |
6. The cost associated with orthodontic treatment is relatively high, contributing to increased financial strain in my view. N | 58 (13.46) | 97 (22.51) | 160 (37.12) | 75 (17.4) | 41 (9.51) |
7. During orthodontic treatment, daily care and food restrictions need to be paid attention to. I think this has caused a lot of inconvenience to me and I feel tired. N | 41 (9.51) | 99 (22.97) | 164 (38.05) | 80 (18.56) | 47 (10.9) |
8. I strongly believe that extracting teeth before orthodontic correction is entirely unreasonable. N | 25 (5.8) | 49 (11.37) | 123 (28.54) | 140 (32.48) | 94 (21.81) |
