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Table 6 Beta coefficients of dmft/DMFT in all patients with SCD by individual characteristics, factors related to the disease, socio-economic factors, and oral conditions (n = 106)

From: Caries prevalence and impact on oral health-related quality of life in children with sickle cell disease: cross-sectional study

DMFT (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth index)

SCD patients

Predictors

β

SE

Individual characteristics

Age

0.37

0.20

Gender boy

0.18

0.48

Child living with both biol parents

0.18

0.54

Factor related to the disease

Diag.age

0.23

1.93

SCD Severitya*

0.28

0.12

Socio-economic factors

Family income (U$/month)

−0.0000590

0.0006535

Home overcrowding (>2 people/room)

0.20

0.54

Mother education

0.16

0.66

Father education

0.82

0.60

Own House

0.67

0.54

Own Car

0.95

0.90

Oral conditions

Gingival bleeding

0.31

0.61

DAI

0.014

0.027

  1. n = 106, SE = standard error *p < .05
  2. aSCD Severity: sum of episodes of pain and hospitalization and time occurred (for about a month), number of associated comorbid conditions, presence of ulcers, and if he(she) is being treated with blood transfusion