Table 2.
Toothbrushing habit, snacking habit and dental visit behavior according to gender
| Factor (No.) | All (%) | Boys (%) | Girls (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushing twice or more daily (N = 843) |
|
|
|
0.001 |
| Yes |
209 (25%) |
83 (20%) |
126 (30%) |
|
| No |
634 (75%) |
335 (80%) |
299 (70%) |
|
| Eating snacks daily (N = 837) |
|
|
|
0.557 |
| Yes |
459 (55%) |
225 (54%) |
234 (56%) |
|
| No |
378 (45%) |
193 (46%) |
185 (44%) |
|
| Visiting dentist within last year (N = 852) |
|
|
|
0.124 |
| Yes |
105 (12%) |
45 (11%) |
60 (14%) |
|
| No | 747 (88%) | 380 (89%) | 367 (86%) |