Oral Health Knowledge of Periodontal Disease among University Students

Table 6

Distribution of responses to oral and general health knowledge by faculty (𝑛 = 250: humanities 150 and scientific 100).

Questions	Humanities (%)	Scientific (%)	P value (𝜒^2 test)
(1) Do we get rid of bad breath by using mouthwashes?
(a) Yes*	58	80
(b) No	20	4	0.0001
(c) I do not know	22	16
(2) Is there any relation between gum disease and diabetes?
(a) Yes*	50	84
(b) No	20	2	0.0001
(c) I do not know	30	14
(3) Is there any relation between gum disease and heart diseases?
(a) Yes*	10	15
(b) No	50	60	0.0001
(c) I do not know	40	25
(4) Is there any relation between gum disease and smoking?
(a) Yes*	60	85
(b) No	8	5	0.001
(c) I do not know	32	10

 *The correct answer.