Table 4.

Mean OIDP and standard deviation (SD) by reported reasons for not attending dental care

Reasons for not attending dental care	Mean OIDP (SD)
No perceived need
Yes (23%, n = 38)	1.8 (0.9)
No (77%, n = 126)	2.7 (0.6)*
Could not afford
Yes (18%, n = 30)	2.1 (0.8)
No (82%, n = 134)	2.4 (0.7)
Did not have time (feeling too busy)
Yes (5%, n = 8)	2.7 (1.0)
No (95%, n = 156)	1.9 (0.6)
Forgot scheduling appointment
Yes (9%, n = 14)	2.1 (0.9)
No (92%, n = 150)	2.2 (0.6)
Forgot meeting for appointment
Yes (9%, n = 15)	2.4 (0.9)
No (91%, n = 149)	2.2 (0.7)
Dental anxiety
Yes (41%, n = 68)	2.8 (0.8)
No (59%, n = 96)	1.8 (0.7)*
Negative experiences with treatment
Yes (15%, n = 23)	1.9 (0.8)
No (85%, n = 131)	2.6 (0.7)
Negative experiences with attitudes of dental care workers
Yes (20%, n = 32)	3.1 (0.8)
No (80%, n = 131)	1.4 (0.7)**