Table 2 Distribution of respondents by responses to different questions on service utilization and experiences with oral pain
From: Prevalence of oral pain and barriers to use of emergency oral care facilities among adult Tanzanians
Specific question and response options | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Have you ever been treated in a dental clinic? | ||
Yes | 741 | 42.1 |
No | 1018 | 57.9 |
If yes, when did you last get treated in a dental clinic? | ||
< 6 months | 102 | 13.8 |
6 – 12 months | 184 | 24.8 |
> 1 – 2 years | 97 | 13.1 |
> 2 but < 5 years | 125 | 16.9 |
5+ years | 233 | 31.4 |
Did you experience any oral pain or discomfort during the last one year? | ||
Yes | 1034 | 58.8 |
No | 725 | 41.2 |
Did you get treated in the dental clinic when you had pain or discomfort during the last one year? | ||
Yes | 274 | 26.5 |
No | 760 | 73.5 |