Table 2.
Sociodemographic characteristics of stress
| Sociodemographic characteristics | OR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| ≥20 | 1.615 (0.635-4.110) | <0.001 |
| ≤20 | (S) | |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 3.212 (0.729-4.156) | 0.123 |
| Male | ||
| Schooling | ||
| Public | 0.512 (0.188-1.395) | 0.190 |
| Private | ||
| Medium of education | ||
| Others | 1.180 (0.264-5.281) | 0.829 |
| English | ||
| Year of studying BDS | ||
| 1st year | 0.966 (0.234-3.987) | <0.001 |
| 2nd year | (S) | |
| 3rd year | ||
| Final year | ||
| Day scholar/hosteller | ||
| Hosteller | 3.235 (0.423-4.733) | 0.258 |
| Day scholar | ||
| Batch | ||
| Additional | 1.066 (0.3-3.783) | <0.006 |
| Regular | ||
| Father’s occupation | ||
| Doctor | 1.394 (0.491-3.962) | 0.533 |
| Others | ||
| Mother’s occupation | ||
| Doctor | 0.419 (0.144-1.217) | 0.110 |
| Others |
S: P<0.05 statistically significant, OR: Odd’s ratio, CI: Confidence interval, BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery