Table 1 Distribution and frequencies of the variables evaluated in the sample of adolescents that needed dental treatment (Initial phase) 2013–2014
From: Determinants of adherence to dental treatment of socially vulnerable adolescents: a cohort study
Variables | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 188 | 57,8 |
Male | 137 | 42,2 |
Reason to go to the dentist | ||
Pain | 55 | 16,9 |
Teeth extraction | 12 | 3,7 |
Dental treatment | 111 | 34,2 |
For checking | 54 | 16,6 |
Cleaning, fluoride | 41 | 12,6 |
Other | 26 | 8,0 |
Did not answer | 26 | 8,0 |
Dental pain in the last 6 months | ||
Yes | 119 | 36,6 |
No | 182 | 56,0 |
Do not know/do not remember | 20 | 6,2 |
Did not answer | 4 | 1,2 |