Table 3. Comparison of proportion of periodontal status with demographic variables of study participants.
| Variables | Mild (n =84) | Moderate (n = 394) | Severe (n = 95) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age groups (in years) | ||||
| 18-40 (n = 232) | 57 (9,90) | 145 (25,30) | 30 (5,20) | <0,001* |
| 41-60 (n = 228) | 20 (3,50) | 163 (28,40) | 45 (7,90) | |
| 61-80 (n = 106) | 6 (1,0) | 81 (14,10) | 19 (3,30) | |
| >80 (n = 7) | 1 (0,2) | 5 (0,9) | 1 (0,2) | |
| Gender | ||||
| Male (n = 534) | 75 (13,10) | 368 (64,20) | 91 (15,90) | 0,22 |
| Female (n = 39) | 9 (1,60) | 26 (4,50) | 4 (0,70) | |
| Period of incarceration | ||||
| <5 años (n = 321) | 52 (9,10) | 215 (37,50) | 5 (9,40) | 0,19 |
| 5 a 10 años (n = 144) | 24 (4,20) | 96 (16,80) | 24 (4,20) | |
| >10 años (n = 108) | 8 (1,40) | 83 (14,50) | 17 (3,0) | |
Note. Chi square test; *P <0,001, Highly Significant.