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Table 1 Results of univariate analysis for comparing categories by sex of respondent (n = 237)

From: Dentists with enhanced skills (Special Interest) in Endodontics: gatekeepers views in London

Category

Male (n = 129)

Female (n = 108)

P-value

Mean (sd)

Mean (sd)

Confidence to undertake endodontic treatment

11.34 (2.65)

09.87 (2.83)

0.001*

Training/Support for undertaking more endodontic treatment in NHS primary dental care

11.33 (2.48)

11.12 (2.41)

0.51

Dissatisfaction with endodontic service access

11.72 (2.25)

12.05 (2.19)

0.051

Acceptability/Support for DwSI services

15.09 (2.05)

15.58 (1.68)

0.047

Interest in training as an endodontic DwSI

3.48 (1.36)

3.51 (1.41)

0.82

  1. Note: *Significance at 1 % level (p<0.01)