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Tooth-brushing habit, snacking habit and dental visit behaviour according to gender
| Factor (No.) | All (%) | Boys (%) | Girls (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushing twice or more daily (n = 798) | <0.001 | |||
| Yes | 310 (39 %) | 112 (29 %) | 198 (48 %) | |
| No | 488 (61 %) | 275 (71 %) | 213 (52 %) | |
| Eating snacks daily (n = 797) | 0.711 | |||
| Yes | 475 (60 %) | 235 (60 %) | 240 (59 %) | |
| No | 322 (40 %) | 155 (40 %) | 167 (41 %) | |
| Visiting dentist within last year (n = 802) | 0.708 | |||
| Yes | 233 (29 %) | 116 (30 %) | 117 (29 %) | |
| No | 569 (71 %) | 275 (70 %) | 294 (72 %) |
