Table 5 Poisson regression model for total OHIP score (R2 = 0.16)
From: The impact of xerostomia on oral-health-related quality of life among younger adults
| Â | IRRa | 95% CI for IRR | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Xerostomia | 1.74 | 1.64, 1.84 | <0.0001 |
Female gender | 0.93 | 0.89, 0.98 | 0.003 |
No of decayed surfaces (DS) at 32 | 1.03 | 1.02, 1.03 | <0.0001 |
No of teeth missing (due to caries) by 32 | 1.01 | 1.00, 1.02 | 0.015 |
Case of periodontal disease (2+ sites with 4+mm CAL at 32) | 1.05 | 0.97, 1.14 | NS |
Current smoking | 1.41 | 1.34, 1.48 | <0.0001 |
MPQ Negative emotionality (score > median) | 1.40 | 1.33, 1.47 | <0.0001 |
MPQ Positive emotionality (score < median) | 1.21 | 1.16, 1.27 | NS |