Table 3.
Characteristics of Medicaid-enrolled children with low parent/caregiver-rated teeth and gum health relative to all other ratings.
| Weighted Frequency | Prevalence | Prevalence Ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted Prevalence Ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor rated teeth | 42,653 | 9.2 | -- | -- |
| Dental care last 6 months | ||||
| At least once | 28,640 | 8.3 | Reference | Reference |
| None | 13,280 | 11.5 | 1.36 (1.05 to 1.66) | 1.50 (1.12 to 1.87) |
| Refused / don’t know | 733 | 23.4 | 2.85 (0.47 to 5.22) | 2.71 (0.30 to 5.12) |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 24,979 | 10.0 | 1.22 (0.94 to 1.52) | 1.14 (0.90 to 1.39) |
| Female | 17,675 | 8.3 | Reference | Reference |
| Age | ||||
| 0-3 years | 2,960 | 4.5 | 0.49 (0.22 to 0.75) | 0.50 (0.23 to 0.78) |
| 4-7 years | 10,501 | 8.5 | 0.88 (0.59 to 1.17) | 0.95 (0.68 to 1.22) |
| 8-11 years | 13,108 | 10.6 | 1.15 (0.79 to 1.50) | 1.18 (0.86 to 1.50) |
| 12-15 years | 10,987 | 11.5 | 1.25 (0.89 to 1.60) | 1.27 (0.96 to 1.59) |
| 16-19 years | 5,097 | 9.3 | Reference | Reference |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||||
| White | 14,963 | 7.9 | Reference | Reference |
| Black/Afr. Amer | 16,253 | 9.1 | 1.17 (0.86 to 1.49) | 1.16 (0.89 to 1.43) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 305 | 14.9 | 1.95 (1.29 to 2.61) | 1.33 (0.88 to 1.78) |
| Multi. race/ethn. | 8,047 | 9.5 | 1.22 (0.64 to 1.80) | 1.18 (0.68 to 1.69) |
| Other | 3,085 | 3.4 | 0.45 (0.01 to 1.10) | 0.46 (0.01 to 1.05) |
| Parent/Caregiver Education | ||||
| 8th grade or less | 5,920 | 23.4 | 3.25 (1.78 to 4.71) | 2.59 (1.20 to 3.98) |
| Some high school (HS) | 8,362 | 13.4 | 1.83 (0.90 to 2.76) | 1.71 (0.81 to 2.62) |
| HS graduate / GED | 15,269 | 9.1 | 1.27 (0.59 to 1.96) | 1.24 (0.58 to 1.89) |
| Some college/2-yr deg. | 10,568 | 6.5 | 0.92 (0.37 to 1.48) | 0.93 (0.39 to 1.47) |
| 4-yr college degree | 1,332 | 4.4 | 0.67 (0.11 to 1.22) | 0.69 (0.13 to 1.24) |
| >4-yr college degree | 1,202 | 7.0 | Reference | Reference |
| Primary Care Provider (PCP) | ||||
| Has a PCP | 35,904 | 8.6 | Reference | Reference |
| No PCP | 6,453 | 14.4 | 1.67 (1.13 to 2.21) | 1.35 (0.93 to 1.77) |
Prevalence is the percentage of children with each characteristic for whom their parent/caregiver gave a low rating for the health of the child’s teeth and gums, divided by all children with that characteristic. Prevalence ratios derived from logistic regression estimation accounting for survey design, followed by generalized linear model postestimation of least squares means. Adjusted prevalence ratios control for all other covariates.