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Table 3 Results of the analytical survey model: Factors influencing checkup frequency and intention to undergo dental checkups

From: Factors affecting oral examinations and dental treatments among older adults in Israel

 

Frequency of dental checkupsa

Intention to undergo dental checkups (base = no)

Explanatory variables

Beta coefficient

Std. Err

Beta coefficient

Std. Err

Gender (base = men)

0.151

0.180

0.363

0.254

Age (base = 50–59)

−0.547**

0.257

−0.556**

0.167

Marital status (base = married)

0.236

0.242

0.892**

0.389

Household income (base = average and above)

−0.511***

0.196

−0.496*

0.274

Nationality (base = Jewish)

−0.678***

0.209

−0.307

0.287

Perceived benefits

−0.536**

0.222

0.745***

0.281

Perceived importance

−0.116

0.238

0.650**

0.292

Perceived dentist’s availability

−0.263***

0.082

0.173*

0.105

Health motivation

−0.421***

0.084

0.383***

0.110

Recommendation (base = yes)

−0.262

0.212

−0.516*

0.311

Constant

  

−5.800***

1.581

 

N = 510, Chi-square = 80.098, p < 0.000

N = 494, Chi-square = 66.611, p < 0.000

  1. *p < 0.1, **p < 0.05, ***p < 0.01
  2. aThe scale was: 1 = once a year, 2 = once every 2 years, 3 = once every 3 years, 4 = less than once every 3 years, 5 = not at all