Effects of video modeling and the visual pedagogy module in reducing stress levels among children with autism, as evaluated using salivary alpha amylase levels

Deffy Maryati, Mochamad Fahlevi Rizal, Margaretha Suharsini

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of video modeling and the visual pedagogy module Berkunjung ke Dokter Gigi (VPM-BDG) in reducing stress level among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during dental care. Material and Methods: This is a clinical experimental study.To assess salivary alpha amylase (sAA) levels, saliva samples were collected before and after interventions. We included 20 children with ASD who were aged 6_10 years, diagnosed by a pediatrician or psychiatrist, able to follow simple instructions, and in good health, who had never visited a dentist and had no comorbid abnormalities. The participants were divided into two groups: the video modeling intervention group (n = 10) and the VPM-BDG intervention group (n = 10). The Shapiro_Wilk test and Mann_Whitney U test were used to compare the efficacy of video modeling and the VPM-BDG in reducing stress levels, as evaluated based on sAA level changes. Results: A decrease in the sAA level was observed after video modeling and the VPM-BDG. The median sAA levels after video modeling and the VPM-BDG were 16.50 and 15.50, respectively. The Mann_Whitney U test obtained a p value = 0.970 (p> 0.05), which indicated no significant difference between the two interventions. Conclusion: Both video modeling and the VPM-BDG can reduce the stress level of children with ASD during dental care as evaluated based on changes in the sAA concentration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2401-2404
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science
Volume8
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Alpha Amylase
  • Autism
  • Pedagogy
  • Saliva

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