Table 2 Frequency distribution of study population attributes (n = 1106)
No | Variable | Categories | % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Age | 4 yrs | 24.4 (270) |
5 yrs | 50.8 (562) | ||
6 yrs | 24.8 (274) | ||
2 | Sex | Male | 50.1 (554) |
Female | 49.9 (552) | ||
3 | Decayed teeth | At least one tooth decay | 30.2 (334) |
No teeth decay | 69.8 (772) | ||
4 | Visible plaque | Yes | 93.2 (1031) |
No | 6.8 (75) | ||
5 | Does your teeth hurt you now? | Yes | 22.9 (253) |
No | 77.1 (853) | ||
6 | Does your tooth hurt when you eat something hot or cold? | Yes | 18.5 (205) |
No | 81.5 (901) | ||
7 | Does your tooth hurt when you eat something sweet? | Yes | 18.4 (203) |
No | 81.6 (903) | ||
8 | Does a hurting tooth wake you up at night? | Yes | 14.4 (159) |
No | 85.6 (947) | ||
9 | Does a hurting tooth stop you from playing? | Yes | 12.6 (139) |
No | 87.4 (967) | ||
10 | Is it hard for you to chew and bite? | Yes | 19.2 (212) |
No | 80.8 (894) | ||
11 | Do you like your teeth? | Yes | 97.6 (1080) |
No | 2.4 (26) | ||
12 | Are you happy with your teeth and smile? | Yes | 98.2 (1086) |
No | 1.8 (20) | ||
13 | Do kids make fun of your teeth? | Yes | 6.3 (70) |
No | 93.7 (1036) |