TABLE 1.

Distribution of Level-1 predictors (individual characteristics)

Predictor	Frequency	Weighted %
Age
14–24 years	342	33.6
25–35 years	486	49.6
36–46 years	144	12.8
>=47 years	49	4.1
Employment Status
Yes	390	37.1
No	627	63.0
Family’s income in last 12 months
< $10,000	448	44.5
$10,000–$19,999	282	27.1
$20,000–$29,999	166	15.9
>= $30,000	125	12.4
Rate the availability of dental services to you and your family
Excellent	163	16.6
Very Good	200	20.8
Good	291	28.6
Fair	255	24.4
Bad-Very Bad	102	9.6
Perception of mouth and teeth
Excellent-Very Good	85	9.2
Good	219	20.9
Fair	434	41.3
Poor	283	28.6
Social support
Count on someone to give you reassurance
Yes	910	91.5
No	86	8.5
Oral hygiene status (PHP Index)
Good	556	54.5
Poor	465	45.5
Total sugar intake
<227 gr/day i	626	61.3
>228 gr/day	395	38.7