Table 1 Socio-demographic background and oral health-related behaviours of the study Lisu children
Variables (N = 482) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Socio-demographic background | ||
Sex | ||
Boy | 233 | 48.3 |
Girl | 249 | 51.7 |
Father’s education level | ||
Primary school level, ≤ 6 years | 271 | 56.2 |
Secondary school level or above, > 6 years | 211 | 43.8 |
Mother’s education level | ||
Primary school level, ≤ 6 years | 282 | 58.5 |
Secondary school level or above, > 6 years | 200 | 41.5 |
Monthly pocket money | ||
Less than 50RMB (~ US$ 7) | 325 | 67.4 |
More than 50RMB (~ US$ 7) | 157 | 32.6 |
Oral health-related behaviours | ||
Toothbrushing frequency (daily) | ||
Less than twice | 315 | 65.4 |
Twice or above | 167 | 34.6 |
Sugary snacking habits | ||
No | 335 | 69.5 |
Yes | 147 | 30.5 |
Sour food snacking habits | ||
No | 360 | 74.7 |
Yes | 122 | 25.3 |