Table 4.
Hierarchical logistic regression models using the oral health-related quality of life measure OHIP-14 as the dependent variable with SES, SOC, dental anxiety, self-reported oral health, and dental visiting habits as independent variables. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals
| Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nagelkerke |
0.10 |
0.28 |
0.45 |
|
Age (50) |
1.2 (0.8-2.1) |
|
|
|
Marital status, single |
1.5 (0.9-2.4) |
|
|
|
Social group |
|
|
|
| Medium |
1.2 (0.6-2.5) |
|
|
| Low |
1.4 (0.6-3.3) |
|
|
|
Education |
|
|
|
| Medium |
1.3 (0.7-2.3) |
|
|
| Low |
2.0 (0.9-4.7) |
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
| Medium |
4.1 (1.4-12.1) |
3.6 (1.2-10.6) |
2.1 (0.6-7.4) |
| Low |
6.5 (2.1-20.1) |
4.1 (1.3-12.8) |
3.0 (0.9-9.1) |
|
Dental anxiety, high |
|
3.7 (1.8-7.4) |
3.5 (1.6-8.0) |
|
Dental visits, irregular |
|
3.9 (1.9-7.8) |
1.6 (0.7-3.8) |
|
SOC |
|
0.95 (0.94-0.97) |
0.96 (0.93-0.98) |
|
Chewing ability, poor |
|
5.1 (2.4-10.8) |
|
|
Self-reported oral health, poor |
|
2.2 (1.1-4.5) |
|
|
Self-reported susceptibility to caries, yes |
|
1.7 (0.9-3.2) |
|
| Self-reported susceptibility to periodontitis, yes | 2.4 (1.2-4.9) | ||