Table 2.
Univariable statistical analyses (independent sample t-test and Spearman rank correlation coefficient) for factors tested for association with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) scores
| Factor (variable) | n | OHRQoL scores | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 36 | 56.14 | |
| Female | 66 | 56.77 | |
| MD (95% CI) | −0.63 (−3.87 to 2.60) | 0.698 | |
| Age | |||
| Correlation coefficient | −0.28 | 0.004* | |
| Duration of stay at the camp | |||
| Correlation coefficient | 0.17 | 0.091* | |
| Smoking | |||
| No | 80 | 56.73 | |
| Yes | 22 | 55.90 | |
| MD (95% CI) | 0.82 (−2.94 to 4.57) | 0.667 | |
| Toothbrushing frequency | |||
| No/rarely | 13 | 48.77 | |
| At least once a day | 89 | 57.69 | |
| MD (95% CI) | −8.92 (−13.20 to −4.63) | <0.001* | |
| Adjunctive dental cleaning | |||
| No | 88 | 56.35 | |
| Yes | 14 | 57.79 | |
| MD (95% CI) | −1.43 (−5.92 to 3.50) | 0.527 | |
| Attended a dental clinic in the last year | |||
| No | 48 | 53.17 | |
| Yes | 51 | 60.12 | |
| Not able to confirm | 3 | ||
| MD (95% CI) | −6.95 (−9.66 to −4.24) | <0.001* | |
MD, mean difference.
*
Statistically significant at P = 0.1.