Table 4 OIDP regressed on TRMCI and adjusted for socio-demographic factors. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI)
OR 95% CI | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
Traditionally removed mandibular central incisor (TRMCI) | ||
TRMCI = 0 | 1 | |
TRMCI > 0 | 3.3 (1.9–5.7) | 0.001 |
Districts | ||
Monduli | 1 | |
Longido | 0.4 (0.2–0.6) | 0.001 |
Sex | ||
Male | 1 | 0.049 |
Female | 0.7 (0.5–0.9) | |
Age | ||
12–14 years | 1 | 0.674 |
15–17 year | 1.1 (0.7–1.8) | |
Ethnicity | ||
Maasai | 1 | 0.001 |
Non- Maasai | 2.2 (1.4–3.5) |