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Mean dental fear scores in relation to behaviour during dental examination
| Behaviour | N (%) | Mean (SD) | 95% CI | Test value (P value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative | 517 (34) | 29.37 (10.5) | 28.4–30.3 | 110.39† (< 0.001*) |
| Positive | 1005(66) | 24.23 (8.1) | 23.7–24.7 | |
| Total | 1522 (100) | 25.97 (9.3) | 25.5–26.4 |
*Statistically significant (P < 0.05), †t-test
Negative behaviour includes definitely negative and negative behaviours
Positive behaviour includes positive and definitely positive behaviours
