Table 4.
Association between major diet groups and xerostomia adjusted with sociodemographic characteristics in adults.
| Determinants | Single Determinant Models Crude ORs # (95% CI) | Final Multivariable Model ^ (after 7 Steps) Model Summary: Nagelkarke R2 = 0.739; p < 0.001. Determinants: Adjusted ORs (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographic characteristics | ||
| Sex (males vs. females) | 0.25 (0.22; 0.28) | NS |
| Age (55+ yrs vs. < 55 yrs) | 0.23 (0.20; 0.26) | 1.66 (1.03; 2.69) |
| Diet groups (consumption: higher vs. lower) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 0.23 (0.20; 0.26) | 0.39 (0.23; 0.65) |
| Proteins | 0.20 (0.17; 0.24) | 0.56 (0.32; 0.99) |
| Oils | 0.19 (0.16; 0.22) | 0.58 (0.34; 1.00) |
| Fruits and vegetables | 0.25 (0.22; 0.28) | NS |
| Dairy | 0.21 (0.18; 0.24) | NS |
| Sweetened drinks | 0.20 (0.17; 0.23) | NS |
| Desserts with added sugar | 0.20 (0.17; 0.23) | NS |
| Supplements | 0.21 (0.18: 0.24) | NS |
# Crude ORs calculated from un-adjusted (univariable) binary logistic regression models. ^ Multivariable binary logistic regression, testing of determinants with Backward LR. NS—not statistically significant.