Table 3 Multiple linear regression analysis of the OHSI by epidemiologic, demographic and behavioral variables
From: Oral health status and the epidemiologic paradox within latino immigrant groups
Independent variables | Regression coefficient | S.E. | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Place of birth | |||
Mexico | reference | ||
Other Latinos | - 5.048 | 1.615 | <.01 |
% DT/ DFT | - 0.094 | 0.021 | <.001 |
No. RT/ MT | - 3.097 | 0.707 | <.001 |
mm AL at Mesial | - 9.841 | 0.885 | <.001 |
Age | - 0.166 | 0.084 | <.05 |
Gender | |||
Male | reference | ||
Female | + 3.871 | 1.780 | <.05 |
Education | |||
≤ Elementary School | reference | ||
Some High School or More | + 1.737 | 0.634 | ns |
Income | |||
$0-$11,999 | reference | ||
≥ $12,000 | + 0.870 | 0.580 | ns |
Alcohol consumption | |||
Yes | reference | ||
No | + 1.741 | 1.697 | ns |
Tobacco use | |||
No | reference | ||
Yes | - 1.201 | 1.904 | ns |
Flossing use | |||
Yes | reference | ||
No | - 0.444 | 1.588 | ns |
Beta Constant | +126.278 | 5.750 | <.001 |
Adj. R2 = | 0.5124 |