Table 2 ECOHIS responses in the survey of parents of 5-year-olds (N = 295)
Impacts | Never or hardly ever N (%) | Occasionally, often, or very often N (%) | Don't know N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Child impacts | Â | Â | Â |
   How often has your child had pain in the teeth, mouth or jaws | 245 (83.1) | 48 (14.9) | 6 (2.0) |
   How often has your child ....because of dental problems or dental treatments? |  |  |  |
had difficulty drinking hot or cold beverages | 270 (91.5) | 16 (5.4) | 9 (3.1) |
had difficulty eating some foods | 263 (89.1) | 23 (7.8) | 9 (3.1) |
had difficulty pronouncing any words | 277 (93.9) | 10 (3.4) | 8 (2.7) |
missed preschool, daycare or school | 274 (92.9) | 19 (6.4) | 2 (0.7) |
had trouble sleeping | 278 (94.2) | 14 (4.8) | 3 (1.0) |
been irritable or frustrated | 265 (89.8) | 27 (9.2) | 3 (1.0) |
avoided smiling or laughing | 280 (95.0) | 14 (4.7) | 1 (0.3) |
avoided talking | 290 (98.3) | 4 (1.4) | 1 (0.3) |
Family impacts | Â | Â | Â |
   How often have you or another family member......because of your child's dental problems or treatments? |  |  |  |
been upset | 269 (91.3) | 25 (8.4) | 1 (0.3) |
felt guilty | 255 (86.5) | 37 (12.5) | 3 (1.0) |
taken time off from work | 234 (79.3) | 59 (20.0) | 2 (0.7) |
   How often has your child had dental problems or dental treatments that had a financial impact on your family? | 257 (87.1) | 35 (11.9) | 3 (1.0) |