Table 3 Final result of the multivariate analysis for groups of predisposing and enabling factors, need for dental treatment, and characteristics of use of dental services
From: Comparing adult users of public and private dental services in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Variables | OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
Predisposing factors | ||
Race/Color | ||
Whites | 1.0 | |
Dark-skinned blacks | 2.41 (1.29-4.50) | 0.006 |
Others | 1.12 (0.75-1.66) | 0.580 |
Number of people in the household | ||
From 1 to 4 | 1.0 | |
More than 4 | 1.98 (1.38-2.85) | <0.001 |
Enabling Factors | ||
Family income (in dollars) | ||
More than $1,251.00 | 1.0 | |
From $751.00 to $1,250.00 | 2.28 (1.05-4.96) | 0.039 |
Up to $750.00 | 3.87 (1.77-8.46) | 0.001 |
Size of town (in number of inhabitants) | ||
State Capital | 1.0 | |
> 40 thousand | 1.73 (1.10-2.71) | 0.018 |
10-40 thousand | 1.96 (1.11-3.44) | 0.020 |
<10 thousand | 2.95 (1.89-4.64) | <0.001 |
Need for Dental Treatment | ||
Total of teeth needing treatment | 1.09 (1.02-1.17) | 0.009 |