Table 4: Logistic regression analysis showing the associations between periodontitis and potential risk factors.
Variables |
β |
Odds ratio (95% CI) |
P value |
Age |
0.051 |
1.05 (1.03-1.06) |
0.000 |
Gender |
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Male |
0.001 |
1.00 (0.69-1.43) |
0.995 |
Female |
Reference |
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Tooth brushing |
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≤ Once/day |
0.969 |
2.63 (1.81-3.83) |
0.000 |
≥ Twice/day |
Reference |
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Diabetes |
1.139 |
3.12 (1.90-5.12) |
0.000 |
Hypertension |
0.913 |
2.49 (1.68-3.68) |
0.000 |
CVD |
0.552 |
1.73 (1.01-2.96) |
0.04 |
Tobacco use |
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Yes |
0.654 |
1.92 (1.33-2.78) |
0.003 |
No |
Reference |
p-value of regression coefficient (ß); OR: Odds Ratio; CI: Confidence Interval of 95% for odds ratio.