Table 3 Multiple linear regression for BMI z-score
From: Higher body mass index associated with severe early childhood caries
Variable | Regression Coefficient (b) | Standard Error (b) | ± 95 % Confidence Interval | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Model 1 | ||||
Intercept | 0.01 | 0.45 | - | - |
S-ECC (Reference = Caries-Free) | 0.38 | 0.19 | 0.013, 0.75 | 0.043 |
Low Vitamin D (Reference = No) | 0.19 | 0.18 | −0.15, 0.54 | 0.27 |
Snacking Frequency (Reference = Daily) | −0.53 | 0.41 | −0.29, 1.34 | 0.21 |
Annual Income (Reference = Low) | −0.55 | 0.19 | −0.92, -0.18 | 0.004 |
Model 2 | ||||
Intercept | 1.01 | 0.34 | - | - |
Parental Education (Reference = < High School) | −0.46 | 0.21 | −0.87, -0.05 | 0.029 |
S-ECC (Reference = Caries-Free) | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.0009, 0.73 | 0.049 |
Low Vitamin D (Reference = No) | 0.31 | 0.17 | −0.025, 0.65 | 0.069 |
Snacking Frequency (Reference = Daily) | −0.46 | 0.40 | −0.33, 1.25 | 0.26 |