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Table 4 Multivariate adjusted logistic regression analyses using denture adhesive use or not as dependent variables

From: Utilization of denture adhesives and the factors associated with its use: a cross-sectional survey

Independent Variables

All denture wearer

Complete denture wearer

Partial denture wearer

OR (95%CI)

p-Values

OR (95%CI)

p-Values

OR (95%CI)

p-Values

Age

0.99 (0.97–1.02)

0.58

0.99 (0.95–1.02)

0.45

1.00 (0.96–1.03)

0.89

Gender

 male

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 female

1.03 (0.73–1.47)

0.84

0.54 (0.30–1.00)

0.05

1.45 (0.959–2.21)

0.08

Last dental visit

 under 1 year

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 over 1 year

1.03 (0.77–1.39)

0.85

0.81 (0.540–1.22)

0.31

1.29 (0.85–1.97)

0.23

Smoking

 non-smoker

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 smoker

1.44 (1.04–2.00)

0.03

1.22 (0.761–1.95)

0.41

1.72 (1.09–2.69)

0.02

Type of denture

 partial denture

1.00

     

 complete denture

6.36 (4.78–8.47)

< 0.001

    
  1. OR (95%CI): Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)
  2. Bold faces are significant variables (p < 0.05)