Table 1 Characteristics of the study sample and of the two outcomes (past year dental visits and emergency visits to the dentist for immigrants in Ontario
Variables | Total Na (%) | Dental Visits ≥ 1 year | Emergency visits |
|---|---|---|---|
Unadjusted OR (95%CI) | Unadjusted OR (95%CI) | ||
Weighted Total | Â | 1,240,500 (33.2%) | 937,900 (25.1%) |
Socio-Demographic Factors | |||
 Years since immigration | |||
   < 10 years | 816,900 (22.1) | 1.90 (1.40–2.57) | 1.52 (1.10–2.10) |
  10–20 years | 896,100 (24.2) | 1.12 (0.84–1.50) | 1.12 (0.80–1.60) |
   > 20 years | 1,990,800 (53.8) | 1 | 1 |
 Age (years) | |||
   < 18 | 151,500 (4.1) | 1 | 1 |
  18–34 | 792,200 (21.2) | 4.74 (2.44–9.20) | 1.66 (0.74–3.69) |
  35–54 | 1,319,400 (35.3) | 2.60 (1.34–5.01) | 0.85 (0.39–1.84) |
   ≥ 55 | 1,473,400 (39.4) | 3.21 (1.69–6.10) | 1.78 (1.78–3.89) |
 Sex | |||
  Female | 1,901,100 (50.9) | 1 | 1 |
  Male | 1,835,300 (49.1) | 1.40 (1.10–1.79) | 1.37 (1.04–1.82) |
 Marital Status | |||
  Partner (ref) | 2,490,900 (33.1) | 1 | 1 |
  No Partner | 1,233,700 (66.9) | 1.19 (0.94–1.51) | 1.48 (1.13–1.95) |
Socio-economic status | |||
 Education Level | |||
  University education | 2,186,100 (59.5) | 1 | 1 |
  High school diploma/College | 863,600 (23.5) | 1.39 (0.98–1.95) | 1.69 (1.21–2.36) |
  Less than high school diploma | 622,200 (17) | 1.96 (1.44–2.68) | 3.12 (2.26–4.31) |
 Household Income | |||
  $100,000–$150,000 and over | 986,300 (26.4) | 1 | 1 |
  $30,000- < $100,000 | 2,091,900 (56.0) | 2.66 (1.90–3.80) | 3.49 (2.39–5.09) |
   < $30,000 | 658,300 (17.1) | 6.78 (4.60–10.10) | 11.04 (7.16–17.03) |
 Current Work status | |||
  Yes | 2,102,600 (56.3) | 1 | 1 |
  No | 1,633,800 (43.7) | 1.35 (1.10–1.70) | 1.95 (1.46–2.60) |
 Dental Insurance | |||
  Insured | 2,023,100 (56.9) | 1 | 1 |
  No insurance | 1,531,000 (43.1) | 4.98 (3.85–6.45) | 5.89 (4.36–7.96) |
Health Related Factors | |||
 Smoking Status | |||
  No | 3,300,400 (88.3) | 1 | 1 |
  Yes | 435,400 (11.7) | 1.69 (1.13–2.54) | 1.52 (0.99–2.34) |
 Alcohol Use | |||
  Never | 1,335,700 (35.8) | 1 | 1 |
  Less/At least once per month | 1,334,300 (28.4) | 0.72 (0.55–0.94) | 0.64 (0.46–0.87) |
  At least once per week | 1,057,500 (35.8) | 0.58 (0.43–0.79) | 0.43 (0.31–0.60) |
 Health of teeth and mouth | |||
  Excellent/Very good | 1,735,800 (47.8) | 1 | 1 |
  Good | 1,236,800 (34.1) | 1.32 (1.00–1.80) | 1.47 (1.09–1.99) |
  Fair/poor | 659,400 (18.2) | 1.86 (1.40–2.60) | 3.14 (2.22–4.44) |
 Perceived General health | |||
  Excellent/Very good | 2,067,000 (55.4) | 1 | 1 |
  Good | 1,140,500 (30.6) | 1.32 (1.00–1.80) | 1.58 (1.21–2.07) |
  Fair / poor | 521,500 (14.0) | 1.70 (1.20–2.40) | 2.38 (1.64–3.46) |
 Stress in life | |||
  Not at all stressful | 507,600 (13.6) | 1 | 1 |
  Somewhat/ extremely stressful | 3,214,700 (86.4) | 0.99 (0.73–1.36) | 0.91 (0.66–1.27) |