Variables

Periodontal Index (CAL)

Test

p-Value

Gender

Male

2.82 (2.82SD)

t = 0.163

0.688

Female

2.57 (2.69SD)

Age Groups (yrs):

18 - 30

2.31 (2.70SD)

F = −2.465

0.016

31 - 43

2.71 (2.73SD)

43 and above

3.16 (2.83SD)

Level of Education

No

4.67 (2.29SD)

F = −2.430

0.017

Primary

2.79 (2.76SD)

Secondary

2.27 (2.83SD)

Tertiary

2.40 (2.66SD)