Table 3 Multiple logistic regression analysis of oral- health-related background factors (independent variables) against gingivitis (dependent variable) within cases and controls
|  | CHD cases (n = 111) | Controls (n = 182) |
|---|---|---|
Independent variables | Multiple analysis Adjusted OR (95Â % CI) | Multiple analysis Adjusted OR (95Â % CI) |
Brushing | ||
 Frequent (R) | 1 | 1 |
 Not frequent | 1.90 (0.54–6.75) | 1.08 (0.18–6.49) |
Fluoride | ||
 Frequent (R) | 1 | 1 |
 Not frequent | 1.07 (0.42–2.72) | 0.56 (0.24–1.32) |
Caregiver’s caries knowledge | ||
 Good knowledge (R) | 1 | 1 |
 Low knowledge | 1.16 (0.28–4.86) | 0.87 (0.07–10.43) |
Mother’s education | ||
 Higher education (R) | 1 | 1 |
 Lower education | 1.22 (0.49–3.02) | 2.21 (1.06–4.60)** |
Child’s dental services utilisation | ||
 Yes (R) | 1 | 1 |
 No | 0.28 (0.08–1.07) | 0.86 (0.39–1.87) |