Table 4.
Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for dissatisfaction with oral health (model 1) and oral problems based on clinical assessment using the Revised Oral Assessment Guide (model 2), in relation to various demographic and clinical characteristics
| Adjusted model 1 OR (95% CI) | p | Adjusted model 2 OR (95% CI) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| Male | 1.03 (0.51–2.08) | 0.930 | 1.24 (0.71–2.18) | 0.456 |
| Age (cont.) | 1.01 (0.96–1.06) | 0.713 | 0.99 (0.96–1.04) | 0.878 |
| Education | ||||
| Compulsory school | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| Upper secondary school | 1.01 (0.45–2.29) | 0.979 | 0.58 (0.31–1.08) | 0.085 |
| University | 4.69 (1.58–13.95) | 0.005 | 0.79 (0.33–1.92) | 0.606 |
| Number of teeth | ||||
| 0 teeth | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| 1–19 teeth | 2.71 (0.97–7.62) | 0.058 | 0.60 (0.24–1.51) | 0.277 |
| 20–32 teeth | 0.48 (0.13–1.82) | 0.280 | 0.32 (0.11–0.98) | 0.045 |
| Removable dentures (full, partly) | ||||
| No | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| Yes | 1.64 (0.72–3.70) | 0.238 | 0.69 (0.28–1.68) | 0.409 |
| Perform oral self–care | ||||
| Yes, completely | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| Receive some help | 1.21 (0.44–3.31) | 0.708 | 2.03 (0.77–5.36) | 0.151 |
| No, receive help entirely | 0.29 (0.03–2.86) | 0.286 | 1.78 (0.36–8.86) | 0.484 |
| Need for dental care | ||||
| No | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| Yes | 8.38 (3.81–18.43) | <0.001 | 4.74 (2.41–9.34) | <0.001 |
| Katz′s ADL index | ||||
| A | 1.00 (ref) | 1.00 (ref) | ||
| B–D | 0.61 (0.17–2.14) | 0.439 | 2.30 (0.89–5.95) | 0.085 |
| E–G | 0.55 (0.15–1.99) | 0.364 | 3.36 (1.27–8.92) | 0.015 |
| Nagelkerke's pseudo–R 2 | 0.324 | 0.205 | ||