Table 2. Frequency and distribution of salivary flow classification and perception of xerostomia/dry mouth.
| Variable | Women N(%) | Men N(%) | p | Insulin N(%) | Non-insulin N(%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salivary flow classification | ||||||
| Normal | 4 (4.9) | 5 (13.2) | 0.381 | 5 (8.3) | 4 (6.7) | 0.177 |
| Mild Hyposalivation | 2 (2.4) | 2 (5.3) | 3 (5.0) | 1 (1.7) | ||
| Moderate Hyposalivation | 19 (23.2) | 8 (21.1) | 8 (13.3) | 19 (31.7) | ||
| Severe Hyposalivation | 52 (63.4) | 23 (60.4) | 41 (68.4) | 34 (56.7) | ||
| Asialia | 5 (6.1) | 0 (0) | 3 (5.0) | 2 (3.2) | ||
| Perception of xerostomia/dry mouth according to VAS | ||||||
| None/mild | 41 (50.0) | 20 (52.6) | 0.947 | 33 (55.0) | 28 (46.7) | 0.561 |
| Moderate | 37 (45.1) | 16 (42.1) | 25 (41,7) | 28 (46.7) | ||
| Severe | 04 (4.9) | 02 (5.3) | 02 (3.3) | 04 (6.6) | ||
Source: research data. Fisher’s Exact test