Table 1.
Sociodemographic background and oral health-related habits of the 12-year-old Hani children (N = 413).
| Variables (No. of Children) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Socio-demographic background | ||
| Sex | ||
| Boy | 216 | 52% |
| Girl | 197 | 48% |
| Father’s education level | ||
| Compulsory education level | 350 | 85% |
| Post-compulsory education level | 63 | 15% |
| Mother’s education level | ||
| Compulsory education level | 351 | 85% |
| Post-compulsory education level | 62 | 15% |
| Monthly pocket money | ||
| Up to 100 RMB (~US$ 15) | 228 | 55% |
| More than 100 RMB (~US$ 15) | 185 | 45% |
| Oral health-related habits | ||
| Tooth brushing habit (daily) | ||
| Less than twice | 295 | 71% |
| Twice or more | 118 | 29% |
| Sugary snacking habit | ||
| No | 234 | 57% |
| Yes | 179 | 43% |
| Sour food snacking habit | ||
| No | 293 | 71% |
| Yes | 120 | 29% |
RMB: renminbi (Chinese Yuen); US$: U.S. Dollar.