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 | - |