Table 7.
Association between oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-5) and respiratory health (total SGRQ score). Unadjusted and adjusted ß coefficients reflect the difference in mean St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) total scores between groups with a 1-point difference in the OHIP measure
| OHIP-5 | Unadjusted ß coefficient(95% CI) | p-value | Adjusted ß coefficienta (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty chewing | 2.36 (0.11, 4.61) | 0.042 | 2.57 (0.39, 4.75) | 0.023 |
| Painful ache in the mouth | 5.26 (2.57, 7.95) | <0.001 | 5.43 (2.84, 8.02) | <0.001 |
| Uncomfortable about appearance | 2.95 (0.88, 5.03) | 0.006 | 3.17 (1.15, 5.19) | 0.003 |
| Less flavor | 3.89 (1.58, 6.20) | 0.001 | 3.53 (1.11, 5.94) | 0.005 |
| Difficulty doing jobs | 5.79 (1.20, 10.38) | 0.015 | 7.31 (3.08, 11.54) | <0.001 |
Note: aAdjustments were for inhaler use and FEV1 % predicted.