Table 2.
Distribution of oral health behaviors by socio-demographic characteristics.
| Variable | High sugar intake | Never/seldom tooth brushing | Dental attendance | No fluoridate toothpaste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | |
| Wealth index: | ||||
| 1st poorest quartile | 48.6 (224) | 26.5 (122)* | 8.2 (38) | 38.0 (175)** |
| 2nd poor quartile | 47.7 (372) | 22.3 (174) | 8.8 (69) | 35.6 (278) |
| 3rd poor quartile | 59.4 (41 | 20.3 (14) | 21.7 (15) | 33.3 (23) |
| 4th least poor quartile | 71.3 (310)** | 16.6 (72) | 13.8 (60)** | 21.6 (94) |
| Mother's education: | ||||
| Low | 49.4 (385) | 24.2 (189) | 10.0 (78) | 35.9 (280)* |
| High | 58.2 (562)** | 20.0 (193) | 10.8 (104) | 30.1 (290) |
| Father's education: | ||||
| Low | 52.2 (379) | 23.0 (167) | 10.2 (74) | 35.4 (257)* |
| High | 55.7 (568) | 21.1 (215) | 10.6 (108) | 30.7 (278) |
| Sex: | ||||
| Boys | 52.8 (458) | 22.8 (198) | 11.9 (103)* | 36.4 (315)** |
| Girls | 55.7 (489) | 21.0 (184) | 9.0 (79) | 29.0 (255) |
| Age: | ||||
| 10 - 14 years | 56.3 (667)* | 22.0 (261) | 11.3 (134)! | 31.4 (372) |
| 15 - 19 years | 49.9 (280) | 21.6 (121) | 8.6 (48) | 35.3 (198) |
| Residence: | ||||
| Urban | 67.5 (565)** | 17.6 (147) | 13.5 (113)** | 27.5 (230) |
| Rural | 42.1 (382) | 25.9 (235)** | 7.6 (69) | 37.4 (840)** |
**P < 0.001;*p < 0.05 [! Fisher's exact test p < 0.05]