Table 4.
Chi-Square And T-Tests Of Barriers To Orthodontic Care In Relationship To Gender And Age (n = 554), Al-Madinah, SA, 2017–2018
| Potential Barrier To Orthodontic Treatment Variables | Male | Female | P-Value | Mean Age ± SD | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordability | 190 (76.6) | 254 (83.0) | 0.077 | 26.1±7.7 vs 27.6 ±8.6 | 0.086 |
| Accessibility issues | 125 (50.4) | 190 (62.1) | 0.007 | 26.9 ±8.2 vs 25.7 ±7.4 | 0.087 |
| Length of treatment | 162 (65.3) | 233 (76.1) | 0.007 | 26.7 ±8.0 vs 25.7 ±7.5 | 0.202 |
| Uncomfortable appearance | 108 (43.5) | 143 (46.7) | 0.508 | 26.9 ±8.2 vs 26.0±7.6 | 0.141 |
| Post-operative pain | 128 (51.6) | 200 (65.4) | 0.001 | 25.9 ±7.8 vs 27.1 ±8.0 | 0.085 |
| Required OH maintenance | 168 (67.7) | 194 (63.4) | 0.328 | 26.4 ±8.0 vs 26.4 ±8.0 | 0.957 |
Note: Number in the table does not add up to total because of item negative responses were not reported.
Abbreviation: OH, oral health.