Table 4.
Results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis for the relationship between risk/protective factors and caries experience in children with intellectual disabilities.
| Variation | Adjusted OR (95% CI) a | p b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1.0 | ||
| Female | 1.9 | (1.2–2.8) | 0.004 |
| With cerebral palsy | |||
| No | 1.0 | ||
| Yes | 1.6 | (1.1–2.4) | 0.030 |
| Dental visit in the preceding 12 months | |||
| No | 1.0 | ||
| Yes | 0.4 | (0.2–0.6) | <0.001 |
| Frequency of toothbrushing | |||
| ≤Once a day | 1.0 | ||
| >Once a day | 0.5 | (0.3–0.8) | 0.001 |
Notes: a OR (95% CI) = odds ratio (95% confidence interval); b Logistic regression; p < 0.05 is considered statistically significant; DMFT: Decayed, Missing due to caries, and Filled Teeth; Each variable was adjusted for all other variables in the final model.