Table 2 Predictor for use of preventive oral health practices by age for school children in Southern Nigeria (N = 1863)
From: Preventive oral health practices of school pupils in Southern Nigeria
Age | Unadjusted OR (CI) | p-Value | Sex adjusted OR (CI) | p-Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8–10 yr (Ref. group) | 11–16 yr | |||||
Brushing | ||||||
Once a day or less 1832 (68.5%) | 817 (67.4%) | 1015 (69.3%) | ||||
More than once a day 845 (31.5%) | 395 (32.6%) | 450 (30.7%) | 0.92 (0.78 – 1.08) | 0.30 | 0.91 (0.77 – 1.07) | 0.27 |
Fluoride tooth paste | ||||||
Not always 467 (17.4%) | 88 (7.3%) | 379 (25.9%) | ||||
Always 2210 (82.5%) | 1124 (92.7%) | 1086 (74.1%) | 0.22 (0.18 – 0.28) | <0.001 | 0.22 (0.18 – 0.29) | <0.001 |
Snaking in between meals | ||||||
Once a day and more 1866 (69.6%) | 909 (75.0%) | 957 (65.3%) | ||||
Less than once a day 811 (30.2%) | 303 (25.0%) | 508 (34.7%) | 1.59 (1.35 –1.89) | <0.001 | 1.57 (1.33 – 1.87) | <0.001 |
Practice of recommended oral self-care | ||||||
Not perfect 2465 (92.2%) | 1120 (92.4%) | 1345 (91.8%) | ||||
Perfect 212 (7.8%) | 92 (7.6%) | 120 (8.2%) | 1.09 (0.82 – 1.44) | 0.57 | 1.08 (0.81 – 1.43) | 0.61 |
Dental visit (Check-up) | ||||||
Less than once a year 2331 (87.3%) | 1108 (91.4%) | 1223 (83.5%) | ||||
At least once a year 346 (12.7%) | 104 (8.6%) | 242 (16.5%) | 2.11 (1.65 – 2.69) | <0.001 | 2.14 (1.68 – 2.73) | <0.001 |
Flossing | ||||||
Less than once a day 2424 (90.5%) | 1170 (96.5%) | 1254 (85.6%) | ||||
At least once a day 253 (9.5%) | 42 (3.5%) | 211 (14.4%) | 4.69 (3.33 – 6.59) | <0.001 | 4.69 (3.33 – 6.59) | <0.001 |
Smoking | ||||||
Not Current smoker 2469 (92.2%) | 1203 (99.3%) | 1266 (86.4%) | ||||
Smoker 208 (7.8%) | 9 (0.7%) | 199 (13.6%) | 21.01 (10.72 – 41.16 | <0.001 | 21.01 (10.72 – 41.17) | <0.001 |