Table 2 Significant factors related to colonization of C. albicans in surveyed parameters in this study (N = 264)
Parameter | n | COR (95% CI) p-value | AOR (95% CI) p-value | Number of positive (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Having one or more decayed teeth | ||||
Yes | 53 | 3.35 (1.70–6.63) <0.01 | 3.51 (1.60–7.67) <0.01 | 40 (75.5) |
Noa | 211 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 101 (47.9) |
Oral hygiene | ||||
Poor | 34 | 2.42 (1.18–4.99) <0.01 | 2.01 (0.77–5.24) 0.15 | 25 (73.5) |
Fair/Good | 230 | 1.00 | 116 (50.4) | |
Relocation from home | ||||
Yes | 104 | 1.45 (1.06–1.99) 0.02 | 2.17 (1.25–3.78) <0.01 | 65 (62.5) |
No | 160 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 76 (47.5) |