Table 1.
Variables assessed in the study with sample size, percentage, mean total MDAS score and statistical test
| Variables | Number | Pecentage | Mean total Score | Statistical test | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 61 | 46.9% | 14.08 ± 4.46 | t test | > 0.05 |
| Female | 69 | 53.1% | 14.25 ± 5.04 | |||
| Age | 18-30 years | 29 | 22.3% | 13.90 ± 4.59 | ANOVA F = 0.943 |
> 0.05 |
| 30-45 years | 52 | 40.0% | 14.71 ± 5.04 | |||
| 46-60yearrs | 23 | 17.7% | 14.70 ± 5.08 | |||
| 60-70 yrs | 26 | 20.0% | 12.92 ± 4.06 | |||
| Educational level | Uneducated | 26 | 20.0% | 14.92 ± 5.08 | ANOVA F = 0.648 |
> 0.05 |
| High school | 49 | 37.7% | 14.47 ± 4.55 | |||
| Degree/Diploma | 38 | 29.2% | 13.37 ± 4.87 | |||
| Post graduation | 17 | 13.1% | 13.94 ± 4.76 | |||
| Employment | Employed (full-time) | 72 | 55.4% | 13.93 ± 5.18 | ANOVA F = 0.490 |
> 0.05 |
| Employed (Part-time) | 8 | 6.2% | 14.87 ± 4.97 | |||
| unemployed | 12 | 9.2% | 15.75 ± 4.18 | |||
| Student | 9 | 6.9% | 14.67 ± 2.18 | |||
| Retired | 29 | 22.3% | 13.76 ± 4.51 | |||
| Self-perceived oral health | Good | 30 | 23.1% | 13.57 ± 3.86 | ANOVA F = 1.163 |
> 0.05 |
| Average | 54 | 41.5% | 13.78 ± 4.82 | |||
| Poor | 46 | 35.4% | 15.02 ± 5.19 | |||
| Dental experience | Yes | 85 | 65.4% | 14.51 ± 4.96 | t test | > 0.05 |
| No | 45 | 34.6% | 13.53 ± 4.34 | |||
| First dental visit | < 12 years old | 20 | 23.5% | 16.85 ± 4.78 | ANOVA F = 2.390 |
> 0.05 |
| 12–18 years old | 27 | 31.8% | 14.15 ± 5.25 | |||
| > 18 years old | 30 | 35.3% | 13.17 ± 4.52 | |||
| unclear | 8 | 9.4% | 14.88 ± 4.73 | |||
| First dental experience | Good | 19 | 22.4% | 14.89 ± 4.93 | ANOVA F = 1.060 |
> 0.05 |
| Not bad | 42 | 49.4% | 13.77 ± 4.69 | |||
| Bad | 24 | 28.2% | 15.57 ± 5.46 | |||
| Frequency of dental visits | Every 3 months | 12 | 14.1% | 13.67 ± 3.87 | ANOVA F = 0.157 |
> 0.05 |
| Every 6 months | 17 | 20.0% | 14.35. ± 5.72 | |||
| Every 12 months | 30 | 3.35% | 14.67 ± 5.27 | |||
| Less frequently | 26 | 30.6% | 14.81 ± 4.74 | |||
| Most recent dental experience | Good | 22 | 25.9% | 12.09 ± 3.96 | ANOVA F = 4.122 |
< 0.05* |
| Not bad | 31 | 36.5% | 14.84 ± 5.05 | |||
| Bad | 32 | 37.6% | 15.84 ± 5.04 | |||
| The length of time since most recent dental visit | Within 3 months | 19 | 22.4% | 14.95 ± 5.78 | ANOVA F = 0.108 |
> 0.05 |
| 3–12 months | 36 | 42.4% | 14.47 ± 5.01 | |||
| Longer than 12 months | 30 | 35.3% | 14.27 ± 4.49 | |||
| Postponement of dental visit | Yes | 69 | 53.1% | 15.00 ± 4.72 | t test | < 0.05 |
| No | 61 | 46.9% | 13.23 ± 4.67 | |||
| Endodontic therapy experience | Yes | 39 | 30.0% | 14.69 ± 4.69 | t test | > 0.05 |
| No | 91 | 70.0% | 13.95 ± 4.80 | |||
| Perception of endodontic therapy | Good | 9 | 23.1% | 12.67 ± 3.87 | ANOVA F = 2.985 |
> 0.05 |
| Slightly bad | 12 | 30.8% | 13.42 ± 3.53 | |||
| Very bad | 18 | 46.2% | 16.56 ± 5.20 | |||
| Indirect endodontic experience | Positive | 16 | 17.6% | 13.31 ± 5.07 | ANOVA F = 2.985 |
> 0.05 |
| Neutral | 27 | 29.7% | 14.37 ± 4.00 | |||
| Negative | 35 | 38.5% | 14.63 ± 5.24 | |||
| Not hear of this therapy | 13 | 14.3% | 12.00 ± 4.66 |
*There was a significant difference between the “good” and “bad” groups