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Table 3 Results of logistic regression analyses tooth brushing (n = 45,877) as dependent variable

From: Psychological distress, oral health behaviour and related factors among adolescents: Finnish School Health Promotion Study

 

OR

95% CI

Sex

Girl

1.0

 

Boy

3.2*

(3.1–3.4)

Mini-SPIN

0–5 points (No SP)

1.0

 

6–12 points (Possible SP)

1.4*

(1.3–1.4)

Parents’ education

  

Secondary or tertiary education

1.0

 

Basic education or less

1.5*

(1.4–1.5)

Family structure

With both parents

1.0

 

Other

1.2*

(1.2–1.3)

Smoking

Non-smoker

1.0

 

Daily or occasional

1.5*

(1.4–1.5)

How is your health in general? Is it

Very good, fairly good or moderate

1.0

 

Fairly or very bad

1.8*

(1.5–2.0)

  1. Once daily or less often = 1
  2. Nagelkerke R Square 0.116
  3. *p < 0.001