| Variables | Group (N) | Presence (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (N=69) |
Male (44) Female (25) |
28 (64%) 15 (60%) |
0.800 |
| Place of Birth (N=68) |
Hong Kong (52) Non-local (16) |
28 (54%) 14 (88%) |
0.019 |
| Diagnosis (N=69) |
Leukaemia (39) Solid Tumour (19) Other tumour (11) |
23 (59%) 12 (63%) 8 (73%) |
0.774 |
| Chemotherapy (N=69) |
Active (41) Completed (28) |
22 (54%) 21 (75%) |
0.042 |
| Tooth Brushing Frequency (N=69) |
≥Twice daily (46) < Twice daily (23) |
28 (61%) 15 (65%) |
0.796 |
| Use of Mouthwash (N=65) |
Yes (11) No (54) |
6 (55%) 34 (63%) |
0.737 |
| Joined School Dental Care Service (N=68) |
Yes (38) No (30) |
29 (76%) 13 (43%) |
0.002 |
| Parental Dental Knowledge (N=69) |
Good (25) Moderate (40) Poor (4) |
17 (68%) 23 (58%) 3 (75%) |
0.600 |
| Paternal Educational Level (N=69) |
< Secondary (11) ≥Secondary (58) |
10 (91%) 33 (57%) |
0.043 |
| Maternal Educational Level (N=69) |
< Secondary (7) ≥Secondary (62) |
7 (100%) 36 (58%) |
0.040 |
| Monthly Family Income in HK$ (N=65) |
<10,000 (21) 10,000–29999 (22) >30000 (22) |
15 (71%) 15 (68%) 11 (50%) |
0.327 |
| Parental Dental Satisfaction (N=69) |
Satisfied (9) Not satisfied (60) |
6 (67%) 37 (62%) |
1.000 |