Table 2.
Sample characteristics
| Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male | 16 (34) |
| Female | 31 (66) |
| Ethnicity | |
| Malay | 22 (46.8) |
| Chinese | 20 (42.6) |
| Indian | 5 (10.6) |
| Level of education | |
| Secondary school | 14 (29.8) |
| Diploma | 18 (38.3) |
| Degree | 13 (27.7) |
| Masters | 2 (4.3) |
| Marital status | |
| Single | 20 (42.6) |
| Married | 27 (57.4) |
| Age of patients | |
| <36 years | 24 (51.1) |
| >36 years | 23 (48.9) |
| Smoking | |
| Smoker | 2 (4.3) |
| Non-smoker | 44 (93.6) |
| Occasionally | 1 (2.1) |
| Alcohol intake | |
| Yes | 1 (2.1) |
| Not regular | 5 (10.6) |
| Former | 1 (2.1) |
| Never | 40 (85.1) |
| Tooth brushing frequency | |
| Once daily | 13 (27.7) |
| >Once daily | 34 (72.3) |
| Dental visit | |
| Regular | 31 (66) |
| Irregular | 16 (34) |
| Flossing | |
| Yes | 39 (83) |
| No | 8 (17) |