Table 2 Distribution and comparison of dmft index by sex and age groups
From: Early occurrence of childhood dental caries among low literate families
dmft index Med (25th–75th) | P value | |
|---|---|---|
Child sex | 0.675* | |
Boy (51.5%) | 4 (2–9) | |
Girl | 5 (2–8) | |
Child age (years) | <0.001** | |
4 | 2 (0–4) | |
5 | 3 (2–5) | |
6 | 5 (3–9) | |
7 | 8 (4–11) | |
Mother education (years) | <0.001* | |
0–12 | 6 (3–10) | |
≥13 | 3 (1–6) | |
M (SD) | 12.63 (3.45) | |
Mother employment | <0.001** | |
Housewife | 5 (2–9) | |
Employed out of home | 3 (1–6) | |
Employed at home | 4.5 (3–9.25) | |
FAS | <0.001** | |
Low (≤10) | 6 (3–10) | |
Intermediate (11–13) | 4 (2–7) | |
High (≥14) | 4 (2–7) |