Table 2 Behavioral characteristics of 98 individuals with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and 98 controls < 12 years
Variable | Individuals with JIA (n = 98) | Control group (n = 98) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age at start of toothbrushing, n (%) | |||
1 year and older/do not know | 81 (83.5) | 81 (82.7) | 0.87 |
Under the age of 1 year | 16 (16.5) | 17 (17.3) | |
Does the child get assistance if tooth flossing is performed? n (%) | |||
Yes | 35 (47.3) | 39 (51.3) | |
No/do not know | 39 (52.7) | 37 (48.7) | 0.62 |
Cordial/milk on bottle after the age of 1 year, n (%) | |||
Yes/do not know | 45 (46.4) | 41 (41.8) | 0.52 |
No | 52 (53.6) | 57 (58.2) | |
Drinks or food offered/available in bed during evening/nights, n (%) | |||
Yes/do not know | 11 (11.5) | 9 (9.2) | 0.60 |
No | 85 (88.5) | 89 (90.8) | |