Table 4 Multivariable logistic regression model for ECC at different age groups (n = 1301; method: backward)
model 1 (For 3-year-old group; n = 415) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Variables | OR | 95% CI | P |
22e_group Does eat sugar cause dental caries? | |||
 Yes | 1.77 | 1.02–3.07 | 0.043 |
 No or do not know | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q3 Feeding method within 6 months of birth | |||
 mainly breastfeeding | 3.09 | 1.17–8.16 | 0.023 |
 complete breastfeeding | 3.39 | 1.41–8.17 | 0.006 |
 mainly artificial feeding | 1.97 | 0.49–7.87 | 0.336 |
 half breastfeeding and half artificial feeding | 4.28 | 1.44–12.69 | 0.009 |
 complete artificial feeding | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q12 Does your child have toothache or discomfort within the past 12 months? | |||
 Sometimes or often | 5.40 | 2.70–10.81 | 0.000 |
 Not clear | 0.70 | 0.28–1.77 | 0.454 |
 Never | 1.00 | NA | NA |
model 2 (For 4-year-old group; n = 441) | |||
 Variables | OR | 95% CI | P |
 gender | |||
  male | 0.62 | 0.41–0.94 | 0.024 |
  female | 1.00 | NA | NA |
Q12 Does your child have toothache or discomfort within the past 12 months? | |||
 Sometimes or often | 4.73 | 2.36–9.49 | 0.000 |
 Not clear | 3.90 | 0.85–17.80 | 0.079 |
 Never | 1.00 | NA | NA |
model 3 (For 5-year-old group; n = 445) | |||
Variables | OR | 95% CI | P |
Q5 Frequency of eating sweet before going to bed at night | |||
 often | 3.22 | 1.03–10.06 | 0.045 |
 occasionally | 1.64 | 1.03–2.61 | 0.036 |
never | NA | 1.00 | NA |
Q12 Does your child have toothache or discomfort within the past 12 months? | |||
 Sometimes or often | 4.93 | 2.39–10.14 | 0.000 |
 Not clear | 1.25 | 0.38–4.14 | 0.716 |
 Never | NA | 1.00 | NA |
Q13 Did your child go to the hospital to see the teeth? | |||
 Yes | 2.54 | 1.17–5.53 | 0.018 |
 Never | NA | 1.00 | NA |