Table 2.
Binary logistic regression analysis of behaviour variables of mothers related to high-caries children in Vietnam
| Variables | Caries level in children (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | |||
| Length of education | ||||
| > 5 years | 55.5 | 34.9 | 1.00 | 0.372 |
| ≤ 5 years | 5.4 | 4.2 | 1.22 (0.69–2.16) | |
| Number of teeth | ||||
| ≥ 20 teeth | 52.7 | 34.5 | 1.00 | 0.449 |
| < 20 teeth | 8.3 | 4.5 | 0.83 (0.49–1.39) | |
| Perception of good dentition | ||||
| Yes | 26.6 | 15.5 | 1.00 | 0.333 |
| No | 34.4 | 23.6 | 1.18 (0.84–1.67) | |
| Perception of good gingiva | ||||
| Yes | 24.3 | 14.6 | 1.00 | 0.776 |
| No | 36.7 | 24.5 | 1.11 (0.78–1.58) | |
| Tooth brushing frequency | ||||
| ≥ 2 times/day | 41.0 | 26.6 | 1.00 | 0.634 |
| < 2 times/day | 20.0 | 12.4 | 0.96 (0.66–1.38) | |
| Last visit to a dentist | ||||
| ≤ 1 year ago | 29.5 | 19.6 | 1.00 | 0.507 |
| > 1 year ago | 31.5 | 19.4 | 0.93 (0.66–1.30) | |
| Dental Anxiety | ||||
| No | 43.6 | 27.2 | 1.00 | 0.534 |
| Yes | 17.1 | 11.9 | 1.23 (0.77–1.63) | |
Outcome: high caries level in children with dmft + DMFT > 4