Table 2.
Association between demographic and dental care behaviors with number of DMFT
| Variables | Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3 | Model 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR(95%CI) | CR(95%CI) | CR(95%CI) | CR(95%CI) | ||
| Age |
15–25 25–35 35–45 |
1 1.15(1.03;1.29) 1.32(1.12;1.1.59) |
1 1.17 (1.05;1.30) 1.34(1.13;1.60) |
1 1.17(1.05;1.31) 1.34(1.13;1.60) |
1 1.18(1.06;1.31) 1.35 (1.13;1.60) |
| Trimester |
Second Third |
1 1.04(0.94;1.16) |
1 1.04(0.94;1.15) |
1 1.04 (0.94;1.15) |
|
| Education |
Less than 12 years 12 years More than 12 years |
1 0.99(0.89;1.10) 0.92(0.74;1.13) |
1 0.97(0.87;1.08) 0.89(0.72;1.10) |
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| Brushing Habit |
once a day Less than once a day |
1 1.04(0.94;1.16) |
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| Flossing Habit |
Less than once Once a day or more |
1 0.95 (0.84;1.08) |
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| Dental Visit |
Yes No |
1 0.86(0.77;0.95) |
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| Sweet Consumption |
Once More than once |
1 1.02(0.92;1.14) |
Negative binomial regression
Bold: relationship significant at the 5% level
Model 1: adjusted for age group
Model 2: adjusted for age group, trimester of pregnancy
Model 3: adjusted for age group, trimester of pregnancy, education
Model 4 adjusted for age group, trimester of pregnancy, education, oral health behaviors