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Table 4 Descriptive statistics for sample partitioned by perceived treatment need

From: A comparative examination of the role of need in the relationship between dental service use and socio-economic status across respondents with distinct needs using data from the Scottish Health Survey

Perceived treatment need = No

How recently a dentist was visited

Freq

Percent

Cum

Less than a year ago

1,238

86.82

86.82

More than 1 year, up to 2 years ago

104

7.29

94.11

More than 2 years, up to 5 years ago

47

3.30

97.41

More than 5 years ago

37

2.59

100.00

 Total

1,426

100.00

 

Perceived treatment need = Yes

How recently a dentist was visited

Freq

Percent

Cum

Less than a year ago

372

51.52

51.52

More than 1 year, up to 2 years ago

150

20.78

72.30

More than 2 years, up to 5 years ago

106

14.68

86.98

More than 5 years ago

94

13.02

100.00

 Total

722

100.00

 

Full sample perceived treatment need = Yes or No

How recently a dentist was visited

Freq

Percent

Cum

Less than a year ago

1,610

74.95

74.95

More than 1 year, up to 2 years ago

254

11.82

86.78

More than 2 years, up to 5 years ago

153

7.12

93.90

More than 5 years ago

131

6.10

100.00

 Total

2,148

100.00