Table 3 Odds ratio (OR) for the association between plaque accumulation 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?
Substantial plaque | Underachieve/Fair n (%) | Good/Excellent n (%) | Total | OR (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age 6–7 | |||||
Yes | 58 (24.9) | 175 (75.1) | 233 | 1.5 (0.95, 2.40) | 0.07 |
No | 44 (18.0) | 200 (82.0) | 244 | 1 | |
Age 10–11 | |||||
Yes | 32 (21.1) | 120 (79.0) | 233 | 2.0 (1.11, 3.64) | 0.01* |
No | 28 (11.7) | 211 (88.3) | 244 | 1 | |