Table 2.
Regression coefficient, odds ratios and 95% confidence interval for odds ratios for the factors predicting use of oral health care services among Chilean older adults
| β coefficient | Odds ratio | 95% Confidence interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of residence | |||
| Rural | 0.77 | 2.15 | 1.27–3.63 |
| Urban/Semi-urban | 1.00 | ||
| Fear to dentist (Yes =1) | −0.85 | 0.43 | 0.24–0.76 |
| Level of education | |||
| Secondary complete and higher levels | 0.50 | 1.65 | 1.03–2.64 |
| Less than secondary complete | 1.00 | ||
| Filled tooth surfaces | 0.73 | 1.08 | 1.06–1.11 |
| Constant | −1.41 | ||
The variance in dental visits accounted for using the full model was 12.5% (η2 = 0.125)