From: Effectiveness of an oral health intervention program for children with congenital heart defects
Sample characteristics | Intervention group (n = 75) | Control group (n = 67) | |||
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Valid observations | N (%) | Valid observations | N (%) | p value | |
Agea | 75 | 5.23 (0.33) | 67 | 5.25 (0.34) | 0.710 |
Girls | 75 | 44 (58.7%) | 67 | 35 (52.2%) | 0.442 |
Syndrome | 75 | 19 (25.3%) | 67 | 9 (13.4%) | 0.075 |
Heart defects | 75 | 67 | 0.039 | ||
Left to right shunts | 27 (36.0%) | 15 (22.4%) | |||
Obstructions | 17 (22.7%) | 10 (14.9%) | |||
Complex | 31 (41.3%) | 42 (62.7%) | |||
Cyanotic heart defect | 75 | 29 (38.7%) | 67 | 28 (41.8%) | 0.705 |
Use of heart medication | 75 | 17 (22.7%) | 67 | 39 (58.2%) | < 0.001 |
Experienced heart failure | 75 | 41 (54.7%) | 67 | 35 (52.2%) | 0.772 |
Low birth weight < 2500 g | 75 | 15 (20%) | 61 | 7 (10.4%) | 0.179 |
At least one parent with non-Scandinavian origin | 75 | 10 (13.3%) | 67 | 6 (9.0%) | 0.410 |
Parents total education low | 75 | 27 (36.0%) | 67 | 19 (28.4%) | 0.331 |
Start age tooth-brushing ≥1 year of age | 75 | 14 (18.7%) | 66 | 18 (26.9%) | 0.223 |
Tooth-brushing < twice a day | 69 | 19 (25.3%) | 66 | 34 (50.7%) | 0.004 |
Intake of sugary snack and drink between meals > once a week | 69 | 9 (12%) | 66 | 11(16.4%) | 0.579 |
Bottle feeding with milk or juice > 1 year of age | 75 | 44 (58.7%) | 67 | 32 (47.8%) | 0.193 |
Food or drink in bed before sleeping or during the night | 69 | 26 (34.7%) | 66 | 18 (26.9%) | 0.197 |
Use of fluoride tablets | 74 | 54 (73.0%) | 64 | 52 (81.3%) | 0.251 |
Sugar water intake as a consequence of CHD | 74 | 37 (49.3%) | 63 | 17 (25.4%) | 0.006 |
Parenteral rating of child’s dental health as bad | 70 | 13 (18.6%) | 67 | 6 (9.0%) | 0.104 |
Developmental defect of the enamel | 73 | 29 (39.7%) | 60 | 17 (28.3%) | 0.169 |