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Table 6 Logistic regression analysis results in relation between the prevalence of dental erosion and children's gender, frequency of consumption of carbonated drinks, and mother's level of education

From: The prevalence of dental erosion and associated risk factors in 12-13-year-old school children in Southern China

     

95% CI for OR

Variables

B

SE

P

OR

lower

upper

Gender

      

   Male*

      

   Female

0.247

0.117

0.035

1.281

1.023

1.624

Carbonated drinks

      

   < Once a week*

      

   ≥Once a week

0.262

0.120

0.029

1.299

1.028

1.643

Mother's education

      

   Primary*

      

   Secondary

-0.043

0.126

0.734

0.958

0.749

1.266

   College and postgraduate

-0.431

0.175

0.013

0.650

0.461

0.914

Constant

-1.358

0.204

< 0.001

0.257

  
  1. B: regression coefficient; SE: standard error; P: significance; OR: odds ratio
  2. *parameters
  3. Omnibus Tests of Model Coefficients: X2 = 22.105, df = 4, P < 0.001
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