Table 3 Univariable logistic regression analysis of hypertension.

From: Association between toothbrushing habits and hypertension in the general population

 

Odds ratio

95% confidence interval

P value

Toothbrushing timing

   

 Upon waking

0.978

0.774‒1.285

0.873

 Before breakfast

1.354

0.827‒2.219

0.229

 After breakfast

0.577

0.433‒0.768

 < 0.001

 After lunch

0.571

0.441‒0.741

 < 0.001

 Before dinner

0.681

0.343‒1.352

0.272

 After dinner

1.241

0.955‒1.613

0.106

 Before sleeping

0.737

0.569‒0.955

0.021

Toothbrushing frequency ≥ 3 times per day

0.554

0.427‒0.719

 < 0.001

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