Table 3 Univariate analysis between the child's oral health-related behaviors and the caregiver's total social support (n = 1332)
Outcome variables | Number | Percentage | Social support | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | ||||
Child’s frequency of sugary snack intake | ||||
< once/day | 671 | 50.4 | 43.4 (6.5) | 0.434 |
≥ once/day | 661 | 49.6 | 43.1 (6.7) | |
Child’s toothbrushing frequency | ||||
≤once/day | 896 | 67.3 | 42.9 (6.7) | 0.007 |
≥twice/day | 436 | 32.7 | 43.9 (6.4) | |
Child’s utilization of dental care of children | ||||
No | 923 | 69.3 | 42.9 (6.7) | 0.006 |
Yes | 409 | 30.7 | 44.0 (6.2) | |
Child’s pattern of dental attendance | ||||
For treatment of dental problem | 348 | 85.1 | 43.7 (6.3) | 0.009 |
Mainly for check-up | 61 | 14.9 | 45.9 (5.9) |