Table 2:
Logistic regression for cognitive function by characteristics of subjects
| Independent variables | OR (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | (Male=0, Female=1) | 1.294 | (0.558–3.001) |
| Age (yr) | (<80=0, ≥80 =1) | 3.177 | (1.824–5.534) |
| Education | (Uneducated=0, Educated=1) | 0.110 | (0.036–0.334) |
| Living arrangement | (Alone=0, With Family=1) | 0.533 | (0.300–0.947) |
| General disease | (Absent=0, Present=1) | 0.620 | (0.312–1.230) |
| Remaining tooth (n) | (<17=0, ≥17=1) | 0.943 | (0.510–1.745) |
| Decayed tooth | (Absent=0, Present=1) | 1.488 | (0.845–2.623) |
| Dental plaque index | (≤50%=0, >50%=1) | 2.304 | (1.212–4.380) |
| Bleeding of gingiva | (Absent=0, Present=1) | 0.610 | (0.218–1.712) |
| Halitosis self-awareness | (Absent=0, Present=1) | 0.320 | (0.162–0.634) |
| Food impaction | (Absent=0, Present=1) | 0.733 | (0.402–1.338) |
OR: Odds Ratio, CI: Confidence Interval
Model Chi-square=12.81, df =8, pseudo R-square=35.2% (Nagelkerke), P<0.001