Comparison of Depression and Anxiety Levels in Patients between Behçet’s Disease and Recurrent Aphtous Stomatitis

Year 2013, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 39 - 41, 29.07.2013

Emre Aytuğar M.oğuz Borahan Filiz Pekiner

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the existing relation between
the Behçet’s Disease (BD), Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAU)
and psychological alterations of the patient, such as depression
and anxiety. 30 patients with RAU, and 30 patients with BD, and
15 patients with healthy subjects were participated in the study.
Systemic, dental and aphthous ulceration anamnesias of all the
patients in the study group have been taken in detail and neckhead,
oral mucosa and dental examinations have been made and
data has been recorded. Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
and Beck Depression Inventory have been applied. It was observed
that the depression level is higher in patient with BD and RAU in
comparison with healthy subjects (p<0.05). Depression may play a
role in manifestations of BD and RAU.

Keywords

Behçet’s Disease, psychological factors; RAU;