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Table 2 Adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of harmful alcohol use (AUDIT score ≥ 8) for higher CPI in total sample and each subgroup

From: Association between harmful alcohol use and periodontal status according to gender and smoking

 

OR

95% CI

Total

1.158

0.969-1.383

Gender

  

Male

1.284

1.028-1.604

Female

0.803

0.565-1.139

Current smoker

  

No

1.291

1.058-1.575

Yes

1.003

0.717-1.403

  1. The multivariate logistic regression model was adjusted for socio-demographic variables (age, gender, household income, educational level), oral health behaviors (daily frequency of toothbrushing, use of floss or interdental brush), general health behaviors (present smoking status), oral health status (active caries) and general health status (diabetes mellitus and obesity).
  2. In the subgroup, each effect modifier was excluded from its multivariate model.
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BMC Oral Health

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