| Variables | Frequency (N) | Proportion (%) |
| pain in the mouth |
|
|
| Yes | 72 | 24.4 |
| No | 223 | 75.6 |
| Ever had a dental check |
|
|
| Yes | 32 | 10.8 |
| Never | 263 | 89.2 |
| Self-report dental problems |
|
|
| Dental caries | 95 | 32.2 |
| Swollen/bleedinggums | 106 | 35.9 |
| Dental caries and bleedinggums | 73 | 24.7 |
| Mode of cleaning |
|
|
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | 275 | 93.2 |
| Chewing stick | 7 | 2.4 |
| Others | 13 | 4.4 |
| Frequency of teeth brushing (/day) |
|
|
| Once or less | 175 | 59.3 |
| Twice | 113 | 38.3 |
| More thantwice | 7 | 2.4 |