Table 2.
Self-reported oral health status of the participants
| Characteristics | Number of respondents (%) |
|---|---|
| Self-reported oral health problem | |
| None | 62 (27.5) |
| One problem | 110 (48.8) |
| Two or more problems | 53 (23.5) |
| Type of health problems (more than one choice) | |
| Cavity | 62 (27.5) |
| Pain | 37 (16.4) |
| Bleeding gums | 70 (31.1) |
| Sensitivity | 32 (14.2) |
| Bad odor | 58 (25.7) |
| Gingival enlargement | 1 (0.4) |
| Dental problems affecting what to eat | |
| Never | 142 (63.1) |
| Sometimes | 62 (27.5) |
| Often | 21 (9.3) |
| Last visit to dentist | |
| Last week | 26 (11.5) |
| Last month | 0 |
| 3-6 months | 44 (19.5) |
| 6 months-1 year | 38 (16.88) |
| More than 1 year | 19 (8.4) |
| Never | 98 (43.5) |
| Barrier in seeking dental treatment | |
| Safety concerns regarding treatment during pregnancy | 102 (45.3) |
| Dental cost | 0 |
| Time constraints | 21 (9.3) |
| Oral health not seen as priority | 18 (8) |
| Advised by others not to take treatment | 84 (37.3) |