Table 4.
Association between oral symptoms and severity of oral impact (S-OHIP(M) score) in study participants
| Variable | Adj. b | 95% CI | t-statistic | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal monthly income (MYR) | −0.001 | −0.003, 0.000 | −2.08 | 0.040 |
| Toothache | ||||
| Noa | ||||
| Yes | 4.31 | 1.65, 6.97 | 3.21 | 0.040 |
| Cavitated tooth | ||||
| Noa | ||||
| Yes | 3.44 | 1.12, 5.76 | 2.94 | 0.002 |
| Gingival abscess | ||||
| Noa | ||||
| Yes | 10.66 | 5.06, 16.27 | 3.77 | 0.004 |
| Bad breath | ||||
| Noa | ||||
| Yes | 7.59 | 4.44, 10.74 | 4.77 | <0.001 |
Adj. b = Adjusted regression coefficient
R2 = 0.431; the model fits reasonably well; model assumptions were met; there was no interaction between independent variables, and no multicollinearity was detected
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