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Table 2 Comparison of baseline (pre-test) and follow-up (post-test) plaque index* of children in MI** and CI*** groups

From: The effectiveness of motivational interviewing on the oral health of leukemic children and oral health care knowledge, attitude and practice of their mothers: a hospital-based intervention

Group

Baseline plaque index

Plaque index after 3 m

Mean difference

95% confidence interval

p-Value

MI

1.16 ± 0.71

0.93 ± 0.62

0.23

0.15 to 0.31

< 0.001

CI

1.21 ± 0.74

1.16 ± 0.79

0.03

-0.2 to 0.7

0.196

  1. * Löe-Silness dental plaque index
  2. ** Motivational interviewing
  3. *** Common instruction
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BMC Pediatrics

ISSN: 1471-2431

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