Attitudes
| Strongly agree N (%) | Agree N (%) | Neutral N (%) | Disagree N (%) | Strongly disagree N (%) | |
| A1. You are willing to proactively discuss your condition with your doctor and seek professional medical support. (Positive) | 1863 (53.75%) | 1391 (40.14%) | 99 (2.86%) | 81 (2.34%) | 33 (0.95%) |
| A2. You are open to discussing your wisdom teeth condition with friends or family and seeking their advice on whether to retain or extract them. (Positive) | 1144 (32.97%) | 1664 (48.00%) | 424 (12.23%) | 178 (5.14%) | 57 (1.64%) |
| A3. You are willing to acquire medical knowledge related to the risks and wisdom teeth extraction through concise online videos or books. (Positive) | 1180 (34.06%) | 1878 (54.18%) | 216 (6.23%) | 114 (3.29%) | 79 (2.28%) |
| A4. You are concerned about potential hazards posed by wisdom teeth in your daily life, such as inflammation and infection. (Negative) | 644 (18.56%) | 1400 (40.39%) | 1017 (29.33%) | 320 (9.22%) | 86 (2.48%) |
| A5. You firmly believe in seeking medical treatment if you experience visible symptoms related to your wisdom teeth. (Positive) | 1884 (54.41%) | 1330 (38.38%) | 124 (3.57%) | 117 (3.38%) | 12 (0.35%) |
| A6. Undergoing wisdom teeth extraction would elicit feelings of fear or anxiety about the surgery. (Negative) | 668 (19.27%) | 1351 (38.96%) | 880 (25.40%) | 419 (12.08%) | 149 (4.29%) |
| A7. You place trust in your oral surgeon’s treatment plan and are receptive to their professional advice. (Positive) | 1414 (40.80%) | 1724 (49.72%) | 216 (6.23%) | 75 (2.17%) | 38 (1.10%) |
| A8. You consider the daily care or extraction of your wisdom teeth to be time-consuming and energy-demanding, hence, you do not prioritise it. (Negative) | 325 (9.38%) | 546 (15.75%) | 408 (11.76%) | 1600 (46.14%) | 588 (17.00%) |
| A9. You recognise the significance of a good diet and oral hygiene in preventing and managing wisdom teeth issues. (Positive) | 1382 (39.87%) | 1550 (44.69%) | 345 (9.95%) | 122 (3.52%) | 68 (1.96%) |
| A10. You acknowledge the importance of regular oral check-ups in preventing wisdom teeth-related diseases. (Positive) | 1407 (40.57%) | 1727 (49.77%) | 201 (5.79%) | 62 (1.79%) | 70 (2.02%) |
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| A11. If the doctor recommends prophylactic wisdom teeth extraction, you would be willing to undergo the surgery. | 2784 (80.30%) | 683 (19.70%) | |||
| A12. You prefer medication over surgery as an intervention for wisdom teeth, viewing surgery as a last resort rather than a first-choice approach. | 1650 (47.60%) | 1817 (52.40%) | |||
| A13. The reimbursement rates of medical insurance for wisdom teeth extraction and related costs significantly influence your decision on whether to undergo the procedure. | 1403 (46.47%) | 2064 (59.53%) |