Table 1 Distribution of characteristics for dentists (n = 51), parents with experience (n = 51) and parents without experience (n = 40), χ2-test, * p < 0.05
Variables | Frequency n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | p | ||
Dentists | 0.01* | Male | 16 (31.4) |
Female | 35 (68.6) | ||
Parents | 0.000* | Male | 10 (11) |
Female | 81 (89) | ||
Child | 0.52 | Male | 54 (54) |
Female | 46 (46) | ||
Age | |||
Dentists | ≤35 years | 25 (49) | |
> 35 years | 26 (51) | ||
Parents | ≤35 years | 42 (48.9) | |
> 35 years | 44 (51.1) | ||
Child | ≤3 years | 23 (23) | |
> 3 years | 77 (77) | ||
Experience with GA | |||
Dentists | Yes | 45 (88.2) | |
No | 6 (11.8) | ||
Parents | Yes | 40 (44) | |
No | 51 (56) | ||
Occupation of dentists | |||
Paediatirc dentistry | 36 (64.3) | ||
General dentistry | 14 (25) | ||
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 (7.1) | ||
Cosmetic dentistry | 1 (1.8) | ||
Other | 1 (1.8) | ||