Table 2 Questions and responses at different stages of life

Q1

Preferred intake of sweet food

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/Moderate, No

Q2

Try not to eat sweets

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes, Moderate/No

Q3

Frequent between-meal snacks

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Always/Sometimes, Never

Q4

Frequency of tooth brushing

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

2 or more times/1 or fewer times

Q5

Have your own tooth brush

20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No

Q6

Smoking

20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No, Quit

Q7

Alcohol

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No

Q8

You have some hobbies

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No

Q9

At least one dental clinic near your house

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No

Q10

You have a family dentist

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No

Q11

Consult a dentist as soon as dental symptoms appear

ES, JHS, 20, 30, 40, 50

Yes/No

Q12

Gum bleeding

20, 30, 40, 50

Frequently, Occasionally/Very seldom

Q13

Gum swelling

20, 30, 40, 50

Frequently, Occasionally/Very seldom

Q14

Toothache

20, 30, 40, 50

Frequently, Occasionally/Very seldom

Q15

Scaling

20, 30, 40, 50

Frequently, Occasionally/Very seldom