Table 3 Regression coefficient (b) of univariate and multiple linear regressions of the analysis of risk factors for clinical oral status parameter in burn patients (N = 271)
From: Dental health status and oral health behaviours of patients with facial burn in Pakistan
| Â | Univariate analysis b (95%CI) | Regression coefficient for the multiple regression analysis, b (95% CI) | Standardized regression coefficient, b | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Degree of burn (Third) | 1.29 (1.11, 1.47)2 | 0.30 (0.15, 0.45) | < 0.001 | 0.15 |
TBSA (More than 20%) | 1.24 (1.05, 1.42)2 | – | – | – |
Time of incident1 | 0.89 (0.82, 0.96)2 | 0.60 (0.51, 0.69) | < 0.001 | 0.57 |
Age1 | 0.16 (0.02, 0.30)2 | 0.10 (0.03, 0.16) | 0.004 | 0.08 |
Teeth brushing (twice) | −1.51 (−1.74, −1.28)2 | 0.29 (−0.47, − 0.11) | 0.002 | − 0.12 |
Dental checkups (yes) | −1.81 (−2.13, − 1.49)2 | 0.53 (− 0.75, − 0.31,) | < 0.001 | −0.16 |
Barriers to oral health | ||||
care3 | ||||
 Cost | −0.74 (− 1.01, − 0.47)2 | – |  |  |
 Distance | −0.53 (− 0.93, − 0.13)2 | – |  |  |
 Dental anxiety | 0.35 (0.19, 0.52)2 | 0.21 (0.09, 0.33) | < 0.001 | 0.11 |
 Social issues | −0.34 (− 0.66, − 0.17)2 | – |  |  |
 Self-perceived | −1.67 (−2.24, − 1.11)2 | – |  |  |
 Gender (Female) | −0.29 (− 0.55, − 0.04)2 | – |  |  |
 Education (trend)1 | −0.00 (− 0.22, 0.21) | – |  |  |
Employment3 | ||||
 Unemployed | −0.03 (− 0.20, 0.138) | – |  |  |
 Full time | −0.06 (− 0.39, 0.27) |  |  |  |
 Part time | −0.09 (− 0.66, 0.49) |  |  |  |
 Others (student / retired) | 0.17 (−0.11, 0.46) |  |  |  |
 Personal income1 | −0.03 (− 0.16, 0.10) | – |  |  |
 Family income1 | −0.07 (− 0.21, 0.07) | – |  |  |