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Table 3 OIDP regressed on socio-demographic characteristics and oral health behaviours

From: Socio-demographic and behavioural correlates of oral hygiene status and oral health related quality of life, the Limpopo - Arusha school health project (LASH): A cross-sectional study

Variable

Step 1:

Socio-demographics

Step 2:

Socio-demographics and behavioural factors§

 

OR (95% CI)

OR (95% CI)

Age

  

12-15 yr

1

1

16-21 yr

1.2 (1.0-1.5)

1.2 (1.0-1.5)

Mother's education:

  

Low

1

1

High

0.9 (0.7-1.2)

0.9 (0.7-1.2)

Father's education:

  

Low

1

1

High

0.9 (0.7-1.2)

0.9 (0.7-1.2)

Family SES

  

High

1

1

Moderate/Low

1.3(1.0-1.7)

1.2 (0.9-1.6)

Parents afford dental care

  

yes

1

1

No

1.6 (1.3-2.0)

1.6 (1.3-2.0)

Tooth brushing

  

Not regularly

 

1

Regularly

 

0.8 (0.6-1.1)

Ever tried smoking

  

No

 

1

yes

 

2.0 (1.2-3.4)

Dental visit past 2 yr

  

Yes

 

1

No

 

0.6 (0.4-0.8)

Sugar sweetened soft drink intake

  

Never

 

1

At least on weekly basis

 

0.7 (0.6-0.9)

  1. Adjusted Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% Confidence interval (CI) for having at least one OIDP according to socio-demographic characteristics
  2. §Adjusted Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% Confidence interval (CI) for having at least one OIDP according to Socio-demographics and oral health behaviours.