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Table 4 Logistic regression results on the factors associated with using health facilities among adults having experienced an oral problem (n = 809)

From: Illness-related behaviour and utilization of oral health services among adult city-dwellers in Burkina Faso: evidence from a household survey

Independent variables

Odds ratio

95% CI

P-value

Predisposing socio-demographic factors

Age group, years

   15–24

1.07

0.44–2.63

0.877

   25–34

2.65

1.48–4.74

0.001

   35–44

1.68

0.98–2.89

0.059

   45–54

1.46

0.78–2.73

0.242

   Over 54

-

  

Religion

   Christian/Animist

1.81

1.27–2.56

0.001

   Muslim

-

  

Material living conditions of household

   High

3.39

2.11–5.43

<0.001

   Moderate

2.01

1.29–3.12

0.002

   Low

-

  

Predisposing health belief factors

Oral diseases are as important as other health problems

   Agree

2.09

1.21–3.62

0.009

   Disagree/Don't know

-

  

Going to the dentist is synonymous with pain

   Disagree/Don't know

0.47

0.33–0.66

<0.001

   Agree

-

  

Enabling factors

Social network

   Active participation

1.84

1.12–3.03

0.016

   Weak participation

-

  

Means of transport in town

   Moped or vehicle (car, taxi or bus)

2.15

1.44–3.21

<0.001

   On foot or bicycle

-

  

Perceived need factors

Oral problem caused limitation or stopped any of usual activities

   Yes

3.43

2.38–4.93

<0.001

   No/Don't know

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