Table 2: Oral health-seeking behaviour among adults (n = 384).

Characteristic

Frequency

Percent (%)

During the past 12 months, did your teeth or mouth cause any pain or discomfort?

 

 

Yes

308

80.21

No

76

19.79

Total

384

100.0

How long have had a dental problem?

 

 

More than 12 months

183

47.66

Less than 12 months

125

32.55

Total

308

80.21

Did you visit a dentist in the last 12 months?

 

 

Yes

123

32.03

No

185

48.18

Total

308

80.21

What made you not visit the dentist in the past 12 months?

 

 

 No oral disease

28

7.29

Oral disease is not severe

46

11.98

No time

28

7.29

No money

58

15.10

Long-distance to the dental clinic

25

6.51

Total

185

48.18