Table 2.
Knowledge and practices towards oral hygiene among adults
| Question | Frequency (N = 400) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Risk factors for oral disease | ||
| Smoking | 171 | 42.8 |
| Consumption of sugary foodstuffs | 116 | 29.0 |
| I don't know | 93 | 23.3 |
| Alcohol consumption | 17 | 4.3 |
| Sweet drinks at bedtime | 3 | 0.8 |
| Cause of tooth decay | ||
| Not brushing | 260 | 65.0 |
| I don't know | 69 | 17.3 |
| Consumption of sugary foodstuffs | 61 | 15.3 |
| Hereditary | 10 | 2.5 |
| How to keep your teeth clean | ||
| Brushing the teeth | 383 | 95.8 |
| I don't know | 10 | 2.5 |
| Avoid eating sweet foodstuffs | 4 | 1.0 |
| Avoid sweet drinks at bedtime | 2 | 0.5 |
| Avoid smoking | 1 | 0.3 |
| What do you use for cleaning your teeth? | ||
| Toothbrush | 315 | 78.8 |
| Sticks | 79 | 19.8 |
| Sand | 3 | 0.8 |
| Soap | 3 | 0.8 |
| How often do you brush in a day? | ||
| Once | 174 | 43.5 |
| Twice | 156 | 39.0 |
| Thrice | 70 | 17.5 |
| Duration taken while brushing the teeth (n = 398) | ||
| I don't know | 264 | 66.3 |
| 2 min | 69 | 17.3 |
| 1 min | 49 | 12.3 |
| 20 s | 16 | 4.0 |