Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of participants according to place of residence
Urban % (n) | Rural % (n) | All % (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age: | |||
10 – 14 years | 77.3 (647) | 59.1 (537) | 67.9 (1184) |
15 – 19 years | 22.7 (190) | 40.9 (371)** | 32.1 (561) |
Sex: | |||
Male | 47.7 (399) | 51.5 (468) | 49.7 (867) |
Female | 52.3 (438) | 48.5 (440) | 50.3 (878) |
Mother's education: | |||
Low | 38.3 (325) | 50.1 (455) | 44.7 (780) |
High | 61.2 (512) | 49.9 (453)** | 55.3 (965) |
Father's education: | |||
Low | 39.2 (328) | 43.8 (398) | 41.6 (726) |
High | 60.8 (509) | 56.2 (510)* | 58.4 (1019) |
Family wealth index: | |||
1st quartile (Poorest) | 22.2 (186) | 30.3 (275) | 26.4 (461) |
2nd quartile | 33.6 (281) | 55.0 (499) | 44.7 (780) |
3rd quartile | 5.7 (48) | 2.5 (21) | 4.0 (69) |
4th quartile (Least poor) | 38.5 (322) | 12.4 (113)** | 24.9 (435) |
DMFT>0 | 17.4 (146) | 20.8 (189) | 19.2 (335) |
Dental pain: | |||
Yes | 36.4 (305) | 24.4 (222)* | 30.2 (527) |
Reported dental problems: | |||
Yes | 54.1 (453) | 43.3 (393)* | 48.5 (846) |
Perceived need for dental care: | |||
Yes | 46.8 (392) | 43.8 (398) | 45.3 (790) |