Table 2 Toothbrushing habit, snacking habit and dental visit behavior according to gender
From: Dental and periodontal status of 12-year-old Bulang children in China
Factor (No.) | All (%) | Boys (%) | Girls (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brushing twice or more daily (N = 843) | 0.001 | |||
Yes | 209 (25%) | 83 (20%) | 126 (30%) | |
No | 634 (75%) | 335 (80%) | 299 (70%) | |
Eating snacks daily (N = 837) | 0.557 | |||
Yes | 459 (55%) | 225 (54%) | 234 (56%) | |
No | 378 (45%) | 193 (46%) | 185 (44%) | |
Visiting dentist within last year (N = 852) | 0.124 | |||
Yes | 105 (12%) | 45 (11%) | 60 (14%) | |
No | 747 (88%) | 380 (89%) | 367 (86%) |