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Table 3 Between groups comparisons of frequency of tooth-brushing among study participants (N = 190)

From: Application of health action process approach model to promote toothbrushing behavior among Iranian elderly population: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Time

Group

p-value

A (n = 89)

B (n = 101)

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Base Line (T0)

4.75 ± 1.25

5.05 ± 1.08

-1.716 (0.08)*

Follow Up1 (T1)

4.93 ± 1.04

5.15 ± 0.94

-1.268 (0.20)

Follow Up3 (T2)

5.05 ± 0.95

5.26 ± 0.91

-1.44 (0.15)

  1. T0: Baseline, T1: One month follow up, T2: Three months follow up from baseline
  2. *The mean difference is significant at the 0.05 level, t-test was done
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BMC Geriatrics

ISSN: 1471-2318

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