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Table 6 Multivariate adjusted logistic regression analyses using narrowly-defined denture adhesive (cream, powder, and sheet) use or not as dependent variables

From: Utilization of denture adhesives and the factors associated with its use: a cross-sectional survey

Independent Variables

All denture wearer

Complete denture wearer

Partial denture wearer

OR (95%CI)

p-Values

OR (95%CI)

p-Values

OR (95%CI)

p-Values

Age

0.97 (0.92–1.01)

0.16

0.97 (0.91–1.03)

0.36

0.96 (0.89–1.03)

0.28

Gender

 male

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 female

1.07 (0.52–2.24)

0.85

1.09 (0.33–3.56)

0.36

0.98 (0.38–2.57)

0.97

Last dental visit

 under 1 year

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 over 1 year

0.81 (0.47–1.41)

0.45

0.72 (0.36–1.45)

0.36

0.98 (0.39–2.50)

0.98

Smoking

 non-smoker

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 smoker

0.72 (0.40–1.31)

0.28

0.90 (0.41–1.97)

0.80

0.52 (0.20–1.34)

0.17

Type of denture

 partial denture

1.00

     

 complete denture

1.12 (0.64–1.97)

0.68

    
  1. OR (95%CI): Odds ratio (95% confidence interval)