Table 3. Predictors of referral.
| Variables | Univariate analysis: OR (95% CI) | P-value | Multivariate analysis: OR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years in education | ||||
| 19+ | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 15–18 | 2.81 (0.97–8.13) | 0.04 | 1.98 (0.61–6.41) | 0.25 |
| Under 14 | 1.64 (0.57–4.69) | 0.34 | 2.02 (0.62–6.57) | 0.24 |
| None | 3.6(10.20–41.30) | 0.01 | 6.94 (1.66–28.98) | 0.01 |
| Economically active | 0.70 (0.29–1.68) | 0.42 | 0.32 (0.09–1.15) | 0.08 |
| Self-reported health | ||||
| Good-excellent | 1.11 (0.57–2.17) | 0.73 | 1.60 (0.71–3.58) | 0.25 |
| Self-reported oral health | ||||
| Good-excellent | 0.87 (0.39–1.94) | 0.74 | 0.77 (0.33–1.78) | 0.55 |
| Any oral pain | 0.98 (0.51–1.91) | 0.97 | 0.86 (0.61–1.23) | 0.43 |
| Smoke cigarettes | 0.81 (0.32–2.00) | 0.65 | 0.64 (0.22–1.88) | 0.42 |
| Smoke bidi | 1.58 (0.14–18.06) | 0.70 | 1.84 (0.14–23.04) | 0.63 |
| Chew paan with tobacco | 5.69 (2.66–12.18) | 0.00 | 8.01 (3.54–18.08) | 0.00 |
| Chew paan without tobacco | 0.56 (0.26–1.17) | 0.12 | 0.73 (0.29–1.81) | 0.50 |
| OC awareness: 5+ correct | 1.02 (0.52–2.04) | 0.93 | 1.02 (0.53–2.45) | 0.73 |
Results of univariate and multivariate conditional logistic analysis.