Table 1.
Results of univariate analysis between the child’s oral health-related behaviors and the caregiver’s total SOC (n = 1332)
|
Outcome variables |
n |
% |
Total SOC |
P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | ||||
| Frequency of sugary snack intake |
|
|
|
|
| <once/day |
671 |
50.4 |
61.8 (10.7) |
0.020 |
| ≥once/day |
661 |
49.6 |
60.4 (10.2) |
|
| Toothbrushing frequency |
|
|
|
|
| ≤once/day |
896 |
67.3 |
61.4 (10.6) |
0.900 |
| ≥twice/day |
436 |
32.7 |
60.6 (10.2) |
|
| Utilization of dental care of children |
|
|
|
|
| No |
923 |
69.3 |
61.1 (10.6) |
1 |
| Yes |
409 |
30.7 |
61.1 (10.1) |
|
| Pattern of dental attendance |
|
|
|
|
| For treatment of dental problem |
348 |
85.1 |
60.9 (10.0) |
0.400 |
| Mainly for check-up | 61 | 14.9 | 62.1 (11.0) |