PREVALENCE OF CHIONOPHOBIA AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS- A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Abstract
Background: Chionophobia is the extreme dislike or fear of snow. People with fear of snow often understand that their fear is unfounded and weird.
Aim: To analyse the chionophobia among a population-fear of snow.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A self administered structured questionnaire was prepared and consisted of 12 questions. It was circulated to participants through an online platform (google form). Data was collected and the statistical analysis was done by SPSS software-23. Pearson chi square was used for association with gender and p value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Result: For people with true chionophobia , the mere forecast of a winter or snowfall can induce physiological symptoms of fear and even an unrealistic feeling of doom and dread.
Conclusion: When someone suffers from chionophobia they don’t get to experience the wonders of sledding, skiing, snowboarding, or building a snowman. Luckily there are many cures that are valuable.