Table 5.
Association between Xerostomia and general health and oral health after adjusting for age and gender
| Variable | Univariate OR (95% CI) | P value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tooth mobility- Have vs. Not have | 2.11(1.42–3.52) | *0.01 | 1.52(1.02–2.92) | *0.02 |
| Diabetes- Have vs. Not have | 1.65(1.23–2.3) | *0.01 | 1.45(1.02–2.82) | *0.01 |
| Bone disease- Have vs. Not have | 2.99(1.42–4.32) | *0.01 | 1.78(1.12–3.02) | 0.21 |
| Pulmonary disease- Have vs. Not have | 3.21(2.12–5.12) | *0.001 | 2.31(1.72–3.61) | *0.001 |
| Depression- Have vs. Not have | 2.41(1.12–3.15) | *0.02 | 1.91(1.34–3.35) | *0.03 |
| Oral Health Status- Good vs. Bad | 1.85(1.12–3.42) | *0.04 | 1.65(1.12–3.25) | 0.07 |
| General Health- Good vs. Bad | 2.51(1.52–4.65) | *0.01 | 2.01(1.12–3.21) | *0.04 |
| Obesity- BMI 30 ≤ vs. 30 > | 2.71(1.31–3.01) | *0.02 | 1.74(1.43–3.12) | *0.01 |
| Smoking- Yes vs. No | 2.32(1.13–2.98) | *0.001 | 1.60(1.17–3.15) | *0.01 |
| Income- 5 million ≥ vs. 5 million < | 2.54(1.41–3.45) | 0.06 | 1.78(1.10–2.51) | 0.14 |
| Education- School diploma ≥ vs. School diploma < | 2.21(1.51–2.89) | 0.08 | 1.60(1.32–3.45) | 0.09 |
| Diet- Healthy vs. Unhealthy | 2.52(1.31–4.23) | *0.04 | 1.34(1.37–2.78) | *0.01 |
| Physical activity- Yes vs. No | 2.74(1.78–4.21) | *0.001 | 1.11(1.41–2.80) | *0.01 |
| DMFT- 5 ≤ vs. 5 > | 2.42(1.11–4.45) | *0.03 | 1.21(1.01–3.09) | *0.01 |
| Dental visits- Yes vs. No | 2.53(1.20–4.67) | 0.12 | 1.23(1.22–3.71) | 0.42 |
| Brushing habits- Yes vs. No | 2.55(1.41–3.99) | 0.05 | 1.21(0.81–2.67) | 0.05 |
* P value < 0.05 is significant