Table 2 Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models for Negative self-perception of oral health

Sex (Female)

Male

0.88 (0.52 to 1.5))

0.641

School location (Peri-Urban)

Urban

1.89 (1.11 to 3.23))

0.019*

1.82 (1.05 to 3.14)

0.033*

Toothache (Never)

Sometimes

2.81 (1.51 to 5.22))

0.001*

2.72 (1.46 to 5.08)

0.002*

Reason for dental visit (Pain)

Check-up

0.92 (0.47 to 1.82))

0.817

Frequency of cleaning teeth (< once a day)

>=twice a day

0.96 (0.56 to 1.66))

0.889

Use of fluoridated toothpaste (No)

Yes

1.01 (0.36 to 2.79))

0.985

Eat Fruit (Never)

Eat fruit (at least once a day)

1.04 (0.54 to 2.01)

0.899

Eat Biscuit (Never)

Eat biscuit (at least once a day)

1.48 (0.5 to 4.35))

0.474

Drinks with sugar (Never)

Drinks (at least once a day)

0.99 (0.57 to 1.71))

0.96