Table 4 Multivariable generalized estimating equations (GEE) regression analyses for anxiety scores of orthodontic patients
Variable | Or | 95% CL | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Demographics | |||
 Gender | |||
  Male | Reference |  |  |
  Female | 2.686 | (1.014, 7.104) | 0.046 |
 Age group | |||
  8–12 | Reference |  |  |
  12–18 | 2.620 | (0.298, 23.043) | 0.385 |
  18–30 | 18.530 | (0.826, 415.473) | 0.066 |
  30–45 | 7.725 | (0.250, 239.159) | 0.243 |
  45–65 | 260.450 | (1.293, 52,452.538) | 0.040 |
Orthodontic | |||
 Orthodontic appliances | |||
  Fixed orthodontic appliances | Reference |  |  |
  Clear aligners | 0.319 | (0.122, 0.836) | 0.020 |
  Removable appliances | 1.433 | (0.353,5.812) | 0.615 |
 Orthodontic emergencies | |||
  Encountered | Reference |  |  |
  Not encountered | 0.063 | (0.024, 0.166) |  < 0.0001 |