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Table 4 Multiple logistic regression analysis for the association between total GOHAI score and unsatisfactory BMI

From: Association between oral health-related quality of life and nutritional status among older adults in district of Kuala Pilah, Malaysia

Variables

Adjusted Odd Ratioa

95% of CI for OR

p value

Age groupb

  

0.011*

 50–69

1.84

1.15, 2.94

 70 & above

1.0

–

Medical conditionb

  

0.016*

 Yes

1.67

1.10, 2.52

 No

1.0

–

Dentate statusb

  

0.43

 Dentate

1.0

–

 Edentate

0.80

0.47, 1.39

Perception of oral health (GOHAI score)

 High

1.0

–

< 0.001*

 Low

2.31

1.46, 3.64

  1. aThe multiple logistic regression model is reasonably fit with Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit. (χ2(8) = 10.968; p = 0.204), area under ROC = 0.67
  2. bThere is no significant interaction between age group, medical condition and dentate status (Controlled variables)
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BMC Public Health

ISSN: 1471-2458

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