Table 1.
Univariate analysis between the child’s oral health-related behaviors and the caregiver’s total sense of coherence
| Outcome variable | n (%) | Total SOC, mean (SD) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency of sugar snack intake | 0.004* | ||
| < Once/day | 23 (39.65) | 56.48 (6.222) | |
| ≥ Once/day | 35 (60.35) | 52.09 (4.931) | |
| Toothbrushing frequency | 0.025* | ||
| ≤ Once/day | 44 (75.86) | 52.86 (5.147) | |
| ≥ Twice/day | 14 (24.14) | 56.86 (7.004) | |
| Pattern of dental attendance | 0.001* | ||
| Yes | 41 (70.69) | 52.20 (5.382) | |
| No | 17 (29.31) | 57.70 (5.093) |
*Unpaired t-tests. SD: Standard deviation, SOC: Sense of coherence