Table 1.
Demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical characteristics of sample (n = 78).
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 37 (47.4) |
| Female | 41 (52.6) |
| Age group | |
| 11 to 14 years | 46 (59) |
| 15 to 17 years | 32 (41) |
| Self-declared skin color | |
| Brown | 45 (57.7) |
| Black | 16 (20.5) |
| White | 17 (21.8) |
| Caregiver’s schooling | |
| <8 years of study | 23 (29.5) |
| ≥8 years of study | 55 (70.5) |
| Family income * | |
| <2 BMMW | 33 (42.3) |
| 2 to <5 BMMW | 34 (43.6) |
| 5 to <10 BMMW | 9 (11.5) |
| Malocclusion | |
| Class I | 58 (74.4) |
| Class II | 15 (19.2) |
| Class III | 5 (6.4) |
BMW: Brazilian monthly minimum wage (Approximately U$ 250); * Missing data.