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Table 2 Demographic characteristics of participants

From: The codesign of implementation strategies for children’s growth assessment guidelines in the dental setting

Characteristic

n (%)

Dental staff (n = 20)

 

Current position

 

Dental Assistant

5 (25.0)

Dental Therapist

8 (40.0)

Oral Health Therapist

7 (35.0)

Sex

 

Male

1 (5.0)

Female

19 (95.0)

Age (mean ± SD)

42.75 ± 12.14

Highest level of education

 

Diploma/Certificate

10 (50.0)

Bachelor

7 (35.0)

Graduate Certificate/Diploma

3 (15.0)

Received training regarding growth assessment for children

 

Yes

18 (90.0)

No

2 (10.0)

Parents (n = 9)

 

Sex

 

Male

0 (0.0)

Female

9 (100.0)

Age (mean ± SD)

38.33 ± 9.24

Number of Children (median, range)

2, 2–5

Age of Youngest/Only Child (mean ± SD)

6.44 ± 4.32

Age of Oldest Child (mean ± SD)

12.78 ± 8.48

Highest level of education

 

Diploma/Certificate

3 (33.3)

Bachelor

3 (33.3)

Masters

3 (33.3)

Children have received a growth assessment in the dental setting

 

Yes

4 (44.4)

No

5 (55.6)