Table 2:
Multiple ordinal logistic regression analysis for adjusted effective factors on caries severity
| Variables | Adjusted Odds Ratio1 | 95% CI2 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Boy | 1 | - | - |
| Girl | 1.6 | 1.22 –2.06 | 0.001 | |
| Eyesight problems | No | 1 | - | - |
| Yes | 0.58 | 0.37–0.90 | 0.01 | |
| Behavioral problems | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 2.37 | 1.29–4.38 | 0.006 | |
| BMI | ||||
| Normal | 1 | - | - | |
| Underweight | 1.33 | 0.59 – 2.98 | 0.48 | |
| At risk overweight | 0.83 | 0.57 – 1.20 | 0.31 | |
| Overweight | 0.46 | 0.31 – 0.71 | < 0.0001 |
1-
The adjusted odds ratio of being in a higher caries severity category
2-
Confidence Interval