Table 4.
Adjusted caries free protective factors according to variables in two case and control 4–6 year old children groups (*n = 500) by multiple logistic model
| Protective Factors | Odds Ratio | p-Value | 95%CI For Odds Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primogenitor | ||||
| No | Ref. 3.90 | < 0.001 | 1.85–8.22 | |
| Yes | ||||
| House ownership | ||||
| No | Ref. 0.38 | 0.006 | 0.19–0.76 | |
| Yes | ||||
| Mother’s educational level | ||||
| Non university edu University edu | Ref. 0.29 | 0.002 | 0.13–0.63 | |
| Father’s educational level | ||||
| Non university edu | Ref.0.39 | 0.03 | 0.16–0.94 | |
| University edu | ||||
| Number of feeding during night | ||||
| > 1 time/day | Ref. 2.05 | 0.05 | 1.01–4.17 | |
| ≤ 1time/day | ||||
| Frequency of sugar | ≥3times | Ref. 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.12–2.11 |
| consumption/day | < 3 times | |||
| Cause of dental Visit | Others Check-up | Ref. 87.22 | < 0.001 | 36.18–238.52 |