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Table 5 Results of multivariate logistic regression analysis of the peridontal screening index (PSI) (1/3)

From: Level of information about the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis - results from a nationwide diabetes information program

Qualitative variables

PSI <3

PSI ≥3

P value

OR [CI]

Age

<65 years

41

148

0.020

2.395 [1.1; 5.0]

≥65 years

16

129

Gender

Female

41

132

<0.001

3.622 [1.8; 7.5]

Male

16

145

  1. OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval.