Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of the Participants
| Variable | NPT group(N=294) | PT group(N=147) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 32.39 ± 12.30 | 35.31 ± 12.63 | 0.021* |
| Sex | 0.833 | ||
| Male | 105 (35.71%) | 51 (34.69%) | |
| Female | 189 (64.29%) | 96 (65.31%) | |
| Education level | 0.460 | ||
| High school or below | 66 (22.45%) | 26 (17.69%) | |
| College | 214 (72.79%) | 115 (78.23%) | |
| Above college | 14 (4.76%) | 6 (4.08%) | |
| Systemic diseases | <0.001** | ||
| No | 242 (82.31%) | 75 (51.02%) | |
| Yes | 52 (17.69%) | 72 (48.98%) | |
| Dental treatments | <0.001** | ||
| No | 157 (53.40%) | 52 (35.37%) | |
| Yes | 137 (46.60%) | 95 (64.63%) |
Notes: Quantitative data presented by mean±SD; categorical data presented by frequency (constituent ratio); *P<0.05 and **P<0.01.
Abbreviation: PT, Painful Temporomandibular Disorder.