Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression model for ECC: children aged 3–5 years old (n = 1301; method: backward)
Variables | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|
age | |||
 5 years old | 2.44 | 1.79–3.31 | 0.000 |
 4 years old | 2.07 | 1.55–2.78 | 0.001 |
 3 years old | 1.00 | NA | NA |
22e_group Does eat sugar cause dental caries? | |||
 Yes | 1.49 | 1.07–2.06 | 0.017 |
 No or do not know | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q3 Feeding method within 6 months of birth | |||
 mainly breastfeeding | 2.05 | 1.19–3.54 | 0.010 |
 complete breastfeeding | 2.40 | 1.46–3.95 | 0.001 |
 mainly artificial feeding | 1.95 | 0.93–4.07 | 0.077 |
 half breastfeeding and half artificial feeding | 2.00 | 1.11–3.63 | 0.022 |
 complete artificial feeding | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q5 Frequency of eating sweet before going to bed at night | |||
 often | 1.81 | 1.09–3.02 | 0.023 |
 occasionally | 1.34 | 1.03–1.74 | 0.027 |
 never | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q12 Does your child have toothache or discomfort within the past 12 months? | |||
 Sometimes or often | 4.70 | 3.11–7.11 | 0.000 |
 Not clear | 1.24 | 0.67–2.23 | 0.487 |
 Never | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q13 Has your child ever seen a dentist? | |||
 Yes | 1.75 | 1.19–2.55 | 0.004 |
 Never | 1.00 | NA | NA |