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Table 5.

Multivariate analysis for association of different variables with dental health care utilization.

Variables	Responses	Dental healthcare utilization		Adjusted odds ratio (95 % CI)	p value
Variables	Responses	Utilized n (%)	Non utilized n (%)	Adjusted odds ratio (95 % CI)	p value
Self-conscious of dental disease	No	50(59.5)	337(73.3)	2.359 (1.289–4.32)	0.005
Self-conscious of dental disease	Yes	34(40.5)	123(26.7)	2.359 (1.289–4.32)	0.005
Education level	Up to primary level	16(19.0)	95(20.7)
	Secondary and higher secondary	39(46.4)	270(58.7)	7.210 (2.93–17.744)	<0.001
	Degree and masters	29(34.5)	95(20.7)	4.706 (2.403–9.215)	<0.001
Painful aching in last 12 months	Yes	59(70.2)	97(21.1)	13.109 (7.177–23.943)	<0.001
Painful aching in last 12 months	No	25(29.8)	363(78.9)	13.109 (7.177–23.943)	<0.001