Table 1.
Summary values for questionnaire by swimmer status, with p value associations
|
Questionnaire results |
All (N = 21) |
Diver (n = 5) |
Swimmer (n = 16) |
Fisher's exact test ( p value) |
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|
n |
% |
n |
% |
n |
% |
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1. How long have you been swimming competitively? 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 10+ years |
1 6 14 |
4.8 28.6 66.7 |
1 3 1 |
20.0 60.0 20.0 |
0 3 13 |
0.0 18.8 81.3 |
0.03 |
|
2. How frequently does your swim team practise? 5 or more times per week |
21 |
100.0 |
5 |
100.0 |
16 |
100.0 |
– |
|
3. How long does your typical practice last? 1 to 2 hours 4 or more hours |
18 3 |
85.7 14.3 |
5 0 |
100.0 0.0 |
13 3 |
81.3 18.8 |
0.55 |
|
4. What is the frequency that you have experienced dry skin from the chlorine? Frequently (weekly) |
21 |
100.0 |
5 |
100.0 |
16 |
100.0 |
– |
|
5. When was the last time you had your teeth cleaned? Within 1 month 2 to 3 months ago 4 to 5 months ago 6 months or longer Over 1 year ago |
2 8 3 5 3 |
9.5 38.1 14.3 23.8 14.3 |
0 3 1 0 1 |
0.0 60.0 20.0 0.0 20.0 |
2 5 2 5 2 |
12.5 31.3 12.5 31.3 12.5 |
0.54 |
|
6. How frequently do you get your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist? Every 6 months Once a year Once every 2 to 3 years |
12 5 4 |
57.1 23.8 19.0 |
4 1 0 |
80.0 20.0 0.0 |
8 4 4 |
50.0 25.0 25.0 |
0.65 |
|
7. Has your dental hygienist (or you) ever noticed that your teeth are stained? Yes No |
11 10 |
52.4 47.6 |
1 4 |
20.0 80.0 |
10 6 |
62.5 37.5 |
0.15 |
|
8. Do you drink coloured beverages (tea, coffee)? Yes No |
16 5 |
76.2 23.8 |
5 0 |
100.0 0.0 |
11 5 |
68.8 31.3 |
0.28 |
|
9. Do you smoke daily? No |
21 |
100.0 |
5 |
100.0 |
16 |
100.0 |
– |
|
10. How often do you brush your teeth? 2 to 3 times per day Once a day Once a week |
18 2 1 |
85.7 9.5 4.8 |
4 1 0 |
80.0 20.0 0.0 |
14 1 1 |
87.5 6.3 6.3 |
0.58 |
|
11. Are you aware of swimmer’s mouth? Yes No |
5 16 |
23.8 76.2 |
0 5 |
0.0 100.0 |
5 11 |
31.3 68.8 |
0.28 |