Table 3.
Binary and Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis Demonstrating the Effect Various Exposure Variables on Periodontal Status (N= 498)
| Risk Factors | Crude | Adjusted† | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 95% CI | p-value | OR | 95% CI | p-value | |
| T2DM | 6.701 | (3.783–11.872) | <0.001* | 2.779 | (1.425–5.419) | 0.003* |
| Hypertension | 8.354 | (2–39.799) | 0.003* | 3.279 | (0.507–21.191) | 0.212 |
| Arthritis | 1.204 | (0.284–5.099) | 1.000 | 0.459 | (0.095–2.230) | 0.334 |
| Allergies | 0.218 | (0.027–1.731) | 0.176 | 0.268 | (0.029–2.474) | 0.245 |
| Cigarette | 2.194 | (1.241–3.880) | 0.006* | 2.088 | (1.013–4.305) | 0.046* |
| Khat/qat | 2.895 | (1.441–5.816) | 0.002* | 2.206 | (0.922–5.279) | 0.075 |
| Brushing once a day$ | 4.979 | (3.144–7.885) | 0.000* | 5.630 | (3.514–9.021) | <0.001* |
Notes: *Statistically significant (p<0.05); †Adjusted for asthma, bronchitis, and sheesha; $Reference category: brushing twice a day.
Abbreviation: OR, odds ratio.