Table 1 Comparison of adolescents’ mean dental fear subscales scores by place of residence
Adolescents: urban localities (n = 200) | Adolescents: rural localities (n = 303) | z | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Scale 1: avoidance of dental care | ||||
Mean (sd) | 2.77 (1.30) | 2.91 (1.57) | 1.12 | 0.27 |
Scale 2: somatic symptoms | ||||
Mean (sd) | 8.05 (2.62) | 8.86 (2.94) | 3.15 | 0.002 |
Scale 3: dental stimuli | ||||
Mean (sd) | 28.64 (10.09) | 30.08 (9.61) | 1.61 | 0.11 |