Table 3 Multivariate analysis of risk factors for dental caries in HIV infected adults attending an HIV care clinic in Uganda
Characteristic | Univariate Model PR | Final multivariate model PR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | 1.28 | 1.21 (1.05,1.40) | < 0.05 |
Age in years | 1.12 | 1.02 (0.95,1.10) | 0.62 |
Residence | 1.12 | 1.07 (0.98,1.16) | 0.13 |
Education Level | 0.99 | 0.94 (0.86,1.03) | 0.21 |
Years on ART | 1.11 | 1.04 (0.98,1.10) | 0.18 |
Tooth brushing habit | 1.10 | 1.00 (0.88,1.14) | 0.96 |
Toothpaste use | 1.16 | 1.08 (0.87,1.33) | 0.48 |
Ever visited a dentist | 0.28 | 0.28 (0.24,0.33) | < 0.05 |
Sugar Intake (Honey, Biscuits, Soda) | 0.92 | 1.02 (0.88,1.18) | 0.79 |