Table 3.
Oral health literacy vs oral health status among adult population in Ghaziabad
| Variables | Inadequate n (%) | Marginal n (%) | Adequate n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gingival Bleeding | 0.001 | |||
| Absent (288) | 96 (33.3%) | 108 (37.5%) | 84 (29.2%) | |
| Present (312) | 204 (65.4%) | 72 (23.1%) | 36 (11.5%) | |
| Loss of attachment | 0.001 | |||
| Absent (474) | 232 (77.33%) | 139 (77.22%) | 103 (85.83%) | |
| Present (126) | 68 (22.66%) | 41 (22.77%) | 17 (14.16%) | |
| Periodontal pocket | 0.001 | |||
| Absent (300) | 120 (40%) | 72 (24%) | 108 (36%) | |
| Present (300) | 180 (60%) | 108 (36%) | 12 (4%) | |
| Mean DMFT scores | 0.001 | |||
| 6.28±2.68 | 2.00±1.04 | 1.05±0.93 |