Table 1 Basic characteristics of preschool children (n = 405)
Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|
Child’s sex | |
Boys | 218 (53.8) |
Girls | 187 (46.2) |
Age (years) | |
3 ≤ 4.5 | 122 (30.1) |
4.5 ≤ 5.5 | 126 (31.1) |
> 5.5 | 157 (38.8) |
Mother’s age at delivery (years) | |
≤ 24 | 26 (6.4) |
25–30 | 217 (53.6) |
≥ 31 | 162 (40.0) |
Maternal education level (years) | |
≤ 12 | 127 (31.4) |
13–15 | 197 (48.6) |
≥ 16 | 81 (20.0) |
Frequency of eating snacks (times/day) | |
0 | 22 (5.4) |
< 2 | 352 (86.9) |
≥ 2 | 31 (7.7) |
Frequency of tooth brushing (times/day) | |
0 | 21 (5.2) |
< 2 | 174 (43.0) |
≥ 2 | 210 (51.8) |
Feeding mode until 3 months old | |
Breast | 160 (39.5) |
Mixed | 178 (44.0) |
Bottle | 67 (16.5) |
Current smoker at home (parent or household) | |
Yes | 190 (46.9) |
No | 215 (53.1) |
Presence of dental caries | |
Yes | 126 (31.1) |
No | 279 (68.9) |
Presence of untreated teeth | |
Yes | 105 (25.9) |
No | 300 (74.1) |
Number of dental caries | |
0 | 279 (68.9) |
1 | 41 (10.1) |
≥ 2 | 85 (21.0) |