Infective endocarditis knowledge and oral hygiene, by gender
| Females (n=73) | Males (n=114) | p Value | |
| Total IE knowledge score | 23.4±9.9 | 21.6±10.0 | 0.225 |
| Oral hygiene | |||
| Toothbrushing | 0.030 | ||
| Less than twice a day (n, %) | 8 (11) | 27 (24) | |
| Twice a day or more (n, %) | 65 (89) | 87 (76) | |
| Dental visit | 0.320 | ||
| Less than every year (n, %) | 11 (15) | 24 (21) | |
| Yearly or more (n, %) | 60 (82) | 88 (77) | |
| Missing (n, %) | 2 (2) | 2 (2) | |
| Good oral hygiene (n, %) | 56 (79) | 70 (62) | 0.022 |
IE, infective endocarditis.