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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2026; 14(7): 118432
Published online Mar 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i7.118432
Published online Mar 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i7.118432
Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study participants (n = 239)
| Number | Variable | Category | n (%) | 95%CI |
| 1 | Age group | 7-9 years | 4 (1.6) | 0.4-4.3 |
| 10-12 years | 110 (46) | 39.7-52.3 | ||
| 13-15 years | 125 (52.3) | 46.0-58.6 | ||
| 2 | Gender | Male | 102(42.7) | 40.9-53.5 |
| Female | 137(57.3) | 45.8-58.4 | ||
| 3 | Dental visit history | First dental visit | 148(61.9) | 55.7-68.0 |
| Previous dental experience | 91(38.1) | 32.0-44.3 | ||
| 4 | Area of residence | Urban | 145(60.7) | 54.5-66.9 |
| Rural | 94 (39.3) | 33.1-45.5 | ||
| 5 | School type | Government | 112(46.9) | 40.6-53.2 |
| Private | 127(53.1) | 46.8-59.4 |
- Citation: Kadiveti A, Sandya MP, Tumarada P, Kovelakar E, Maramreddy LVSK. Influence of age, gender, and previous dental experience on children’s preferences for dentist attire: An observational study. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(7): 118432
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i7/118432.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i7.118432