Table 2 Regression coefficient, odds ratios and 95% confidence interval for odds ratios for the factors predicting use of oral health care services among Chilean older adults
β coefficient | Odds ratio | 95% Confidence interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
Place of residence | |||
Rural | 0.77 | 2.15 | 1.27–3.63 |
Urban/Semi-urban | 1.00 | ||
Fear to dentist (Yes =1) | −0.85 | 0.43 | 0.24–0.76 |
Level of education | |||
Secondary complete and higher levels | 0.50 | 1.65 | 1.03–2.64 |
Less than secondary complete | 1.00 | ||
Filled tooth surfaces | 0.73 | 1.08 | 1.06–1.11 |
Constant | −1.41 | ||