Table 3.
Oral Health Practices and Attuites Among Study Participants
| Questions | Male N (%) (N = 418) | Female N (%) (N = 912) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooth brushing frequency | |||
| Less than once a day | 27 (6.5) | 28 (3.1) | 0.001* |
| Once a day | 117 (27.9) | 141 (15.5) | |
| Twice a day | 232 (55.5) | 579 (63.5) | |
| More than twice a day | 42 (10.1) | 164 (17.9) | |
| Tooth flossing frequency | |||
| Every day | 75 (17.9) | 213 (23.4) | 0.05* |
| More than once a week | 51 (12.2) | 135 (14.8) | |
| Once a week | 65 (15.6) | 129 (14.14) | |
| Once a month | 31 (7.4) | 72 (7.89) | |
| Never | 196 (46.9) | 363 (39.8) | |
| Mouthwash frequency | |||
| Every day | 109 (26.1) | 313 (34.3) | 0.001* |
| More than once a week | 51 (12.2) | 150 (16.5) | |
| Once a week | 58 (13.88) | 127 (13.9) | |
| Once a month | 39 (9.3) | 54 (5.9) | |
| Never | 161 (38.5) | 268 (29.4) | |
| Last dental visit | |||
| Last month | 77 (18.4) | 200 (21.9) | 0.088 |
| Less than 6 months ago | 100 (23.9) | 246 (26.9) | |
| 6–12 months ago | 93 (22.2) | 207 (22.7) | |
| One to two years ago | 65 (15.6) | 125 (13.7) | |
| More than two years | 83 (19.9) | 134 (14.7) | |
| Reasons for dental visit | |||
| Cleaning and check-up | 147 (35.2) | 378 (41.5) | 0.018* |
| Treatment or pain | 232 (55.5) | 480 (52.6) | |
| I do not visit a dentist | 39 (9.3) | 54 (5.9) |
Note: *Statistically significant.