Table 1 Background characteristics of the study population (n = 326)
Characteristics | N(%) | Mean(SD) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Â | Â |
 Male | 99(30.4) |  |
 Female | 227(69.6) |  |
Age | Â | 38.1 (13) |
Educational status | Â | Â |
 No formal training | 62(19) |  |
 Completed primary school | 48(14.7) |  |
 Completed secondary school | 184(56.4) |  |
 Completed college or university | 32(9.8) |  |
Income | Â | Â |
 No income | 15(4.6) |  |
 500–1000 MYR | 152(46.6) |  |
 1500–2000 MYR | 132(40.5) |  |
 More than 2000 MYR | 27(8.3) |  |
Dental visits | Â | Â |
  < than 6 months | 70(21.5) |  |
 6–12 months | 21(6.4) |  |
 1–2 years | 80(24.5) |  |
 2–5 years | 38(11.7) |  |
  > 5 years | 82(25.2) |  |
 Never been to a dentist | 35(10.7) |  |