Table 6 Summary of responses to item 7 to 11 of "Perception of oral condition" and their relationship with plaque score.
Perception of oral condition Items | Responses and binarization†| Relationship with plaque score |
|---|---|---|
7. How much do you follow your dentist's or dental hygienist's advice on oral hygiene care? n = 65 | Â | P = 0.0101 |
   Always | 21 (33) |  |
   Sometimes | 27 (42) |  |
   Not very much | 5 (8) |  |
   Never | 11 (17) |  |
8. How important is the prevention of cavities or gum diseases for you? n = 65 | Â | NS |
   Very important | 58 (89) |  |
   Somewhat important | 7 (11) |  |
   Not at all important | 0 (0) |  |
10. Are you willing to take on new challenges and/or change your daily routine? n = 63 | Â | NS |
   Yes | 47 (75) |  |
   No | 16 (25) |  |
11. To what degree do you feel that the actions you take have an impact on your own oral health? n = 63 | Â | NS |
   My actions play a significant role | 45 (72) |  |
   Not sure either way | 16 (25) |  |
   I cannot do much about it | 2 (3) |  |