Skip to main content

Table 3 Changes in secondary health outcomes between baseline and follow-up stages, by treatment groups

From: Impact of treating dental caries on schoolchildren’s anthropometric, dental, satisfaction and appetite outcomes: a randomized controlled trial

Secondary health outcomes

Early treatment (Test)n = 42

Regular treatment (Controls)n = 44

P

Dental pain

   

Improved

7

11

<0.001

No change

35

22

 

Worsen

0

11

 

Dental Sepsis

   

Improved

9

9

0.005

No change

33

26

 

Worsen

0

9

 

Satisfaction

   

Improved

14

5

0.01

No change

27

32

 

Worsen

1

7

 

Child’s appetite

   

Improved

20

10

0.01

No change

19

22

 

Worsen

3

12