Table 5 Multivariate analysis of risk factors for severity dental caries in HIV infected adults attending an HIV care clinic in Uganda
Characteristic | Univariate Model coefficient | Final multivariate model coefficient (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | 1.35 | 0.99 (0.20,1.79) | < 0.05 |
Age in years | 0.68 | 0.19 (−0.24,0.63) | 0.37 |
Residence | 0.65 | 0.29 (−0.19,0.76) | 0.24 |
Education Level | 0.01 | −0.14(− 0.67,0.39) | 0.59 |
Years on ART | 0.06 | 0.34 (0.03,0.65) | < 0.05 |
Tooth brushing habit | 0.61 | 0.22 (−0.48,0.93) | 0.53 |
Toothpaste use | 0.87 | 0.51 (−0.67,1.69) | 0.39 |
Ever visited a dentist | −5.50 | −5.29(−6.01,4.51) | < 0.05 |
Sugar Intake (Honey, Biscuits, Soda) | −0.40 | − 0.002(− 0.83,0.82) | 0.99 |