Table 9 Result of the multiple regression analyses with REALD-30 Word Recognition, REALD-30 Word Comprehension and Dry Mouth Brochure Scores as dependent measures
From: A pilot study to assess oral health literacy by comparing a word recognition and comprehension tool
Variable | Standardized regression coefficients | ||
|---|---|---|---|
REALD-30 word recognition | REALD-30 word comprehension | Dry mouth brochure | |
Demographic Characteristics | |||
Age | −0.004 | −0.068 | −0.102 |
Gender | 0.153* | 0.333*** | 0.177* |
Education | 0.368*** | 0.423*** | 0.347*** |
Race | 0.293*** | 0.220** | 0.107 |
Marital status | −0.017 | −0.002 | 0.067 |
Income | 0.048 | −0.003 | 0.026 |
Health status/behaviors | |||
Oral health rating | 0.081 | 0.080 | 0.048 |
General health Rating | 0.120 | 0.015 | 0.036 |
Tooth brushing | 0.133 | 0.039 | 0.148 |
Flossing | 0.022 | 0.043 | −0.129 |
Dental visit in past 6 months | −0.022 | −0.017 | −0.074 |
Adjusted R 2 | 0.367 | 0.363 | 0.211 |
F (df) | 8.86 (11;138) p < 0.001 | 8.71 (11;138) p < 0.001 | 4.62 (11;138) p < 0.001 |