Table 2 Multiple Linear Regression Model for significant independent variables effect on total DMFTa (P < 0.001, R2 = 0.065) (adjusted for gender and age)
From: Caries prevalence among 18 years old, an epidemiological survey in Israel
B | Beta | P value | Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Constant | −5.532 | – | 0.066 | −11.438 - 0.373 |
Country of Birth (Israel vs.b Other) | −1.323 | −0.137 | < 0.001 | −2.065 - -0.581 |
Gender (Male vs. Female) | 0.199 | 0.038 | 0.352 | −0.220 – 0.618 |
Age (Continuous variable) | 0.468 | 0.120 | 0.003 | 0.162–0.774 |
Mother’s Education (Academic vs. Else) | −0.735 | −0.142 | 0.005 | −1.250 – − 0.220 |
Father’s Education (Academic vs. Else) | −0.179 | − 0.034 | 0.503 | − 0.702 – 0.345 |
Current Smoker (Yes vs. No) | 0.563 | 0.084 | 0.040 | 0.026–1.101 |