Table 1 Multilevel diagram for the association between structural and intermediate social determinants, and caries indicators in children of Chile’s Metropolitan Region
Sub-index for multilevel mixed model equations | Level | Variables |
|---|---|---|
I (3) | District | CHDI (Community Human Development Index)SSD Rural locationSSD |
J (18) | School | Type of schoolSSD Educational programs of oral health School topical fluoride program Healthy snack kiosk available |
K (29) | Child | Parental education levelSSD Family incomeSSD Age Sex Type of health insurance Dental visit Using feeding bottle Tooth brushing frequency Dietary intake (different groups) dmft-index* Untreated Caries prevalence (UCP)* |