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Table 6 Relationship between mean numbers of sextants with healthy gums of the studied young adults and selected independent variables (Negative binomial regression) (n = 324)

From: Risk indicators of oral health status among young adults aged 18 years analyzed by negative binomial regression

 

Incidence rate ratio

95% CI#

p

Toothbrushing frequency

   

 Twice or more

1.93

1.43-2.60

<0.001

 Once or less a

   

Oral health knowledge score

1.09

1.03-1.15

0.002

  1. The model was adjusted by all four the socio-demographic factors: Gender, education level, income household income and dental insurance coverage.
  2. a Reference group. #95% CI = 95% Confidence Interval.
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