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Table 1 Results of univariate analysis between the child’s oral health-related behaviors and the caregiver’s total SOC (n = 1332)

From: Relationship between children’s oral health-related behaviors and their caregiver’s sense of coherence

Outcome variables

n

%

Total SOC

P-value

   

Mean (SD)

 

Frequency of sugary snack intake

    

 <once/day

671

50.4

61.8 (10.7)

0.020

 ≥once/day

661

49.6

60.4 (10.2)

 

Toothbrushing frequency

    

 ≤once/day

896

67.3

61.4 (10.6)

0.900

 ≥twice/day

436

32.7

60.6 (10.2)

 

Utilization of dental care of children

    

 No

923

69.3

61.1 (10.6)

1

 Yes

409

30.7

61.1 (10.1)

 

Pattern of dental attendance

    

 For treatment of dental problem

348

85.1

60.9 (10.0)

0.400

 Mainly for check-up

61

14.9

62.1 (11.0)