Table 1 Study participant characteristics
Characteristics | n (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age (Years) | 44.4 (10.7) | |
Male Sex | 1163 (48.2) | |
Reports of Pain or Discomfort in Teeth or Gums Over Past Month (1–4; 1 = Never, 4 = Often) | 1.6 (0.86) | |
General Health of Teeth and Mouth (1–5; 1 = Excellent, 5 = Poor) | 2.6 (1.1) | |
Perceived Current Stress Index (average of a - c) | 0.67 (0.55) | |
a. You are trying to take on too many things at once (0–2; 0 = Not True, 2 = Very True) | 0.89 (0.74) | |
b. There is too much pressure on you to be like other people (0–2; 0 = Not True, 2 = Very True) | 0.41 (0.65) | |
c. Too much is expected of you by others (0–2; 0 = Not True, 2 = Very True) | 0.69 (0.73) | |
Total Combined Household Income | ||
<$10,000 | 22 (1.0) | |
$10,000–$14,999 | 87 (3.9) | |
$15,000–$19,999 | 60 (2.7) | |
$20,000–$29,999 | 231 (10.3) | |
$30,000–$39,999 | 180 (8.0) | |
$40,000–$49,999 | 188 (8.4) | |
$50,000–$74,999 | 450 (20.1) | |
>$75,000 | 1023 (45.7) | |
Educational Attainment Greater Than High School Diploma? (Yes vs No) | 1859 (77.2) | |
Currently Employed? (Yes vs No) | 2099 (87.2) | |
Socioeconomic Position Index? (0–3) | 2.4 (0.79) | |
Citizenship Status | ||
Canadian Born | 947 (39.4) | |
Non-Recent Immigrant | 1106 (46.0) | |
Recent Immigrant (≤10 Years in Canada) | 351 (14.6) | |
Has Dental Insurance That Covers All or Part of Dental Expenses? (Yes vs No) | 1549 (64.3) | |
Length Of Time Since Last Visit to the Dentist? | ||
<1 Year Ago | 1782 (74.0) | |
1–2 Years Ago | 318 (13.2) | |
>2 Years Ago | 308 (12.8) | |