Table 1.
Latent Variable Loadings for the Observed Variables in the Model.
| Latent Variable | Std Estimate | Estimate | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early oral health–related beliefs | |||
| At age 15 y | 0.568 | — | — |
| At age 18 y | 0.463 | 0.855 | 0.616 to 1.152 |
| At age 26 y | 0.750 | 1.278 | 0.969 to 1.798 |
| Adult socioeconomic status | |||
| At age 26 y | 0.741 | — | — |
| At age 32 y | 0.614 | 0.817 | 0.572 to 1.131 |
| Dental attendance | |||
| At age 26 y | 0.868 | — | — |
| At age 32 y | 0.889 | 1.025 | 0.783 to 1.364 |
| Toothbrushing frequency | |||
| At age 26 y | 0.980 | — | — |
| At age 32 y | 0.871 | 0.883 | 0.715 to 1.049 |
95% CI, 95% confidence interval.