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Table 1 Questionnaire about oral health knowledge and oral health attitudes

From: Structural equation modelling for associated factors with dental caries among 3–5-year-old children: a cross-sectional study

Number

Question

Answer

Questions about oral health knowledge

 1

Gingival bleeding is normal when toothbrushing

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 2

Germs are one of the reasons for gingivitis

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 3

Toothbrushing is useless to prevent gingivitis

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 4

Dental caries are mainly caused by germs

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 5

Sugar consumption can lead to dental caries

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 6

Fluoride is useless to protect teeth

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 7

Pit and fissure sealant can protect teeth

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

 8

Oral disease could influence systemic health

No () Yes () Don’t know ()

Questions about oral health attitudes

 1

My oral health is very important to me

Agree () Disagree () Neither ()

 2

Regular dental check-ups are important

Agree () Disagree () Neither ()

 3

Teeth condition is decided at birth and is not related to self-care

Agree () Disagree () Neither ()

 4

Self-care is important for preventing dental problems

Agree () Disagree () Neither ()

 5

It is important to take care of the first molar

Agree () Disagree () Neither ()

 6

Mother’s oral health influences children’s oral health

Agree () Disagree () Neither ()