Table 2 Odds ratio (OR) for the association between toothache and poor (underachieve/fair) school performance in age groups 6–7 and 10–11 years-old
From: Is there evidence for the impact of poor oral health on school performance?
Toothache | Underachieve/Fair n (%) | Good/Excellent n (%) | Total | OR (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age 6–7 | |||||
Yes | 53 (24.6) | 162 (75.4) | 215 | 1.4 (0.88, 2.33) | 0.1 |
No | 41 (18.6) | 179 (81.4) | 220 | 1 | |
Age 10–11 | |||||
Yes | 22 (14.2) | 133 (85.8) | 155 | 1.0 (0.52, 2.11) | 0.9 |
No | 21 (13.6) | 133 (86.4) | 154 | 1 | |