Table 5.
Association between independent variables and the dependent variable D3–6MFT in 6th-graders using a binary logistic backward stepwise regression analysis: final model
| Independent variables | β | SE | Wald statistic | p value | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of fluoride varnish applications | −0.045 | 0.027 | 2.900 | 0.089 | 0.956 (0.907–1.007) |
| Number of sealed teeth | −0.155 | 0.068 | 5.173 | 0.023 | 0.856 (0.749–0.979) |
| Sugar index | 0.030 | 0.014 | 4.327 | 0.038 | 1.030 (1.002–1.059) |
| Start of toothbrushing after 12 months of age | 0.330 | 0.186 | 3.153 | 0.076 | 1.391 (0.966–2.002) |
β, adjusted coefficient of the regression; SE, standard error; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.