Table 3 Multivariate assessment of the association between the prevalence of dental caries and independent variables
Variables (comparison groups) | Total number of children and adolescents with CP, n = 90 | |
|---|---|---|
Odds ratioa (95% CI) | P-value | |
Child perceptions questionnaire | ||
Pain in teeth/mouth | ||
No | Reference group | |
Yes | 7.27 (1.38–38.37) | 0.01 |
Food caught between teeth | ||
No | Reference group | |
Yes | 6.37 (1.32–30.81) | 0.02 |
Difficulty in drinking, eating or chewing firm foods | ||
No | Reference group | |
Yes | 5.89 (1.31–26.16) | 0.02 |
Family Impact Scale | ||
Been upset because of teeth/mouth | ||
No | Reference group | |
Yes | 54.7 (2.05–1457.73) | 0.01 |