Table 5.
Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval for diabetes as dependent variable according to multiple logistic regression
| Independent variables | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive family history for diabetes | |||
| Present | 2.292 | 1.261-4.168 | 0.007* |
| Absent | |||
| Use of toothbrush and toothpaste | |||
| Yes | 0.574 | 0.361-1.317 | 0.082 |
| No | |||
| Periodontitis | |||
| Present | 2.493 | 1.214-6.778 | 0.075 |
| Absent | |||
| Sugar score | |||
| Excellent | 19.211 | 8.243-44.771 | 0.001* |
| Good | 2.985 | 1.378-6.466 | 0.006* |
| Watch out zone | |||
| LOA | |||
| esent | 5.88 | 2.819-6.889 | 0.001* |
| Absent |
The adjusted variables include: Duration of brushing, fluoride content of dentifrice, attitude towards dental visit, awareness of diet and exercise; *Statistically significant (P<0.05). OR – Odds ratio; CI – Confidence interval; LOA – Loss of attachment; P – P-value; n – frequency