Table 2 Distribution of the Malagasy ECOHIS responses (n = 150)
Impacts | Never/ hardly ever n(%) | Occasionally/ often /or very often n(%) | Don’t know n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Impact on the Child | |||
 Child symptom | |||
  1. How often has your child had PAIN in the teeth, mouth or jaws | 50(33.3) | 99(66.0) | 1(0.7) |
 Child function | |||
  How often has your child … … because of dental problems or dental treatments? | |||
   2. Had difficulty DRINKING hot or cold beverages | 89(59.3) | 60(40.0) | 1(0.7) |
   3. Had difficulty EATING some foods | 69(46.0) | 81(54.0) | 0(0.0) |
   4. Had difficulty PRONOUNCING any words | 84(56.0) | 65(43.3) | 1(0.7) |
   5. Had missed preschool, day care or school (ABSENCE) | 80(53.3) | 70(46.7) | 0(0.0) |
 Child psychology | |||
  6. Had trouble SLEEPING | 77(51.3) | 73(48.7) | 0(0.0) |
  7. Been irritable or FRUSTRATED | 78(52.0) | 72(48.0) | 0(0.0) |
 Child self-image and social interaction | |||
  8. Avoided SMILING or LAUGHTHING | 86(57.3) | 64(42.7) | 0(0.0) |
  9. Avoided TALKING | 110(73.3) | 40(26.7) | 0(0.0) |
Impact on Family | |||
 Parental distress | |||
  How often have you or another family member …. because of dental problems or dental treatments? | |||
   10. Been WORRIED/UPSET | 68(45.3) | 82(54.7) | 0(0.0) |
   11. Felt GUILTY | 62(41.3) | 87(58.0) | 1(0.7) |
 Family function | |||
  12. Taken time off from WORK | 65(43.3) | 85(56.7) | 0(0.0) |
  13. How often has your child had dental problems or dental treatment that had a financial impact on your family FINANCIAL | 55(36.7) | 95(63.3) | 0(0.0) |