Table 1. Distribution of child variables.
| Variables | n (40) | % (100) |
|---|---|---|
| Child’s age (years) | ||
| 5-6 | 10 | 25.0 |
| 7-8 | 15 | 37.5 |
| 9-10 | 15 | 37.5 |
| Child’s gender | ||
| Female | 20 | 50.0 |
| Male | 20 | 50.0 |
| Child had had some major medical problem | ||
| No | 31 | 77.5 |
| Yes | 9 | 22.5 |
| Child had already been to the dentist | ||
| No | 0 | 0 |
| Yes | 40 | 100 |
| Child had already had caries | ||
| No | 12 | 30.0 |
| Yes | 28 | 70.0 |
| Child had already had teeth extracted | ||
| No | 23 | 57.5 |
| Yes | 17 | 42.5 |
| Child’s feeling before dental care | ||
| Neutral | 10 | 25.0 |
| Happy | 14 | 35.0 |
| Fearful | 3 | 7.5 |
| Distressed and crying | 2 | 5.0 |
| Sad | 5 | 12.5 |
| Angry | 4 | 10.0 |
| Panicky | 2 | 5.0 |
| Venham Picture Test result | ||
| Low anxiety | 10 | 25.0 |
| No anxiety | 14 | 35.5 |
| With anxiety | 16 | 40.0 |