Table 5 Multivariate logistic regression analysis (final reduced model) (*) on potential risk factors towards periodontitis.
Predictor variables | Odds Ratio (OR) | OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 1.05 | 1.04–1.06 | <0.001 |
Education | |||
Higher | 1 | — | — |
Middle | 2.08 | 1.32–3.27 | 0.002 |
Elementary | 1.86 | 1.13–3.05 | 0.015 |
No education | 2.08 | 0.88–4.90 | 0.095 |
Smoking status | — | — | <0.001 |
Non-smoker | 1 | — | — |
Current Smoker | 3.76 | 2.44–5.80 | <0.001 |
Former smoker | 2.11 | 1.52–2.91 | <0.001 |
Diabetes Mellitus | |||
No | 1 | — | — |
Yes | 1.53 | 1.06–2.21 | 0.023 |
