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Table 2 Univariate and multivariate analyses conducted to test the association between presence of anterior open bite and breastfeeding duration, considering the use of a pacifier at any time

From: Influence of pacifier use on the association between duration of breastfeeding and anterior open bite in primary dentition

Variables

Crude PR (95%CI)

Adjusted PR (95%CI)

p-value

Breastfeeding duration (months)

0.96 (0.95–0.98)

0.98 (0.96–0.99)

0.007

Pacifier use

7.41 (2.47–22.2)

8.18 (2.05–32.7)

0.003

Child age (months)

0.98 (0.95–1)

0.98 (0.96–1)

0.047

  1. 95%CI 95% confidence interval, PR prevalence ratio