From: Current status of nylon teeth myth in Tanzania: a cross sectional study
Demographic characteristics | n | Percent |
---|---|---|
Region | ||
Nylon teeth not known before 1990s | 754 | 55.5 |
Nylon teeth known before 1990s | 605 | 44.5 |
Sex | ||
Male | 576 | 42.4 |
Female | 783 | 57.6 |
Age-groups | ||
17–45 years (child bearing age) | 908 | 66.8 |
46–98 years (elders) | 451 | 33.2 |
Education | ||
Primary education and below | 836 | 61.5 |
Secondary education and above | 523 | 38.5 |
Profession | ||
Non-hospital workers | 1152 | 84.8 |
Hospital workers | 207 | 15.2 |