Table 4 Descriptive statistics for variables in the model that could predict improvement in oral health behaviors by sex
Male | Female | Total | P-value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | SD | Mean | SD | Mean | SD | P < 0.001 | |
Intention | 18.1 | 4.3 | 19.4 | 4.2 | 19.0 | 4.3 | P < 0.001 |
Attitude | 19.4 | 4.6 | 20.6 | 4.1 | 20.2 | 4.3 | P < 0.001 |
Subjective norms | 32.9 | 9.8 | 34.9 | 10.1 | 34.3 | 10.0 | P < 0.001 |
Perceived behavioral control | 57.8 | 57.8 | 61.1 | 11.2 | 60.1 | 11.7 | P < 0.001 |
Oral health knowledge | 8.0 | 1.8 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 8.1 | 1.7 | P = 0.67 |