Table 1 Comparisons between the two groups of dental technicians included in the study
From: High prevalence of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms in a group of Italian dental technicians
Variables | Subjects who underwent neurological examination (n = 14) | Subjects who did not undergo neurological examination (n = 13) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 50 ± 5.9 | 48.1 ± 5 | n.s. |
Mean exposure to dental work (years) | 25.6 ± 3 | 24.0 ± 3.1 | n.s. |
Subjects with at least four positive answers in questionnaire for parkinsonism (y/n) | 7/7 | 5/8 | n.s. |
GHQ* mean total score | 28.7 ± 14.9 | 26.0 ± 12.2 | n.s. |
Somatic symptoms mean score (GHQ) | 8.0 ± 4.4 | 7.0 ± 4.5 | n.s. |
Anxiety mean score (GHQ) | 8.4 ± 5.2 | 8.0 ± 5.1 | n.s. |
Social dysfunction mean score (GHQ) | 9.8 ± 3.7 | 8.2 ± 1.4 | n.s. |
Depression mean score (GHQ) | 2.5 ± 4.2 | 2.8 ± 2.6 | n.s. |
Subjects with a total score of 6 or above in the GHQ (y/n) | 8/6 | 7/6 | n.s. |