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Table 5 Multiple linear regression describing the influence of continuous variables on the total OHIP-14 score, with regression coefficients (B) and correspondent 95% confidence intervals (95% CI)

From: Perceived xerostomia, stress and periodontal status impact on elderly oral health-related quality of life: findings from a cross-sectional survey

 

OHIP-14 Total Score

B

p-value

Age

−0.24 (− 0.36, − 0.97)

< 0.001***

SXI-5 Total

1.20 (0.77–1.63)

< 0.001***

PSS-10 Total

0.35 (0.26–0.45)

< 0.001***

Missing teeth

0.24 (0.13–0.35)

< 0.001***

Mean PD

1.56 (0.62–2.51)

0.001**

  1. **p < 0.01 and ***p < 0.001. R2 = 0.51
  2. OHIP-14 Oral Health Impact Profile-14, PSS-10 Perceived Stress Scale-10, SXI-5 Summated Xerostomia Inventory-5
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BMC Oral Health

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