Table 2.

Frequencies (n) and proportions (%) of responses to items on oral health-related knowledge (n = 114).

Statements	Completely agree n (%)	Agree n (%)	No idea n (%)	Disagree n (%)	Completely disagree n (%)
I have enough knowledge about oral health	14 (12.3)	50 (43.9)	10 (8.8)	37 (32.5)	3 (2.6)
Oral health affects general health	103 (90.4)	8 (7.0)	0	0	3 (2.6)
Bleeding from the gums when brushing is normal	3 (2.7)	4 (3.6)	5 (4.5)	28 (25.0)	72 (64.3)
Halitosis can be caused by bacteria in the mouth	33 (29.2)	53 (46.9)	10 (8.8)	15 (13.3)	2 (1.8)
Poor oral health increases risk of aspiration pneumonia	51 (44.7)	29 (25.4)	31 (27.2)	3 (2.6)	0
Some drugs reduce salivation	101 (88.6)	9 (7.9)	2 (1.8)	1 (0.9)	1 (0.9)
Frequent consumption of sugar increases tooth decay	101 (88.6)	11 (9.6)	1 (0.9)	0	1 (0.9)
Chronic oral inflammation can increase the risk of dementia	26 (23.0)	15 (13.3)	64 (56.6)	6 (5.3)	2 (1.8)
Tooth loss is part of normal aging	3 (2.7)	9 (8.0)	9 (8.0)	28 (24.8)	64 (56.6)