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Table 4 Predisposing and need-based factors associated with dental service utilization (multivariable Poisson regression model)

From: Prevalence of and factors associated with dental service utilization among early elderly in Lithuania

Predictors

aPR* (95% CI)

p-values

Education

 Less than university

Reference

 

 University

1.21 (1.04–1.40)

0.015

Self-reported state of teeth

 Good

Reference

 

 Average

0.97 (0.74–1.28)

0.841

 Poor

1.14 (0.87–1.50)

0.332

Experienced pain or discomfort in teeth or mouth in the last year

 No/do not know

Reference

 

 Yes

1.35 (1.13–1.62)

0.001

Number of missing teeth

0.99 (0.98–1.00)

0.046

Dental treatment need

 No

Reference

 

 Yes

1.20 (0.74–1.92)

0.463

  1. *aPR adjusted prevalence ratio, CI confidence interval; aPRs are presented from multivariable Poisson regression model with robust variance estimates (n = 319); dependent variable: Dental visit in the last year (0 = No, 1 = Yes)