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) |