Table 2

Results of a complete-case multilevel, multivariable logistic regression with a random effect for team, estimating the effect of mouthguards on the odds of concussion adjusted for covariates (n=513)

CovariatesOR95% CI
Mouthguard
 No mouthguard(Ref)
 Mouthguard0.36(0.17 to 0.73)
Level of play
 Lower level(Ref)
 Higher level0.77(0.37 to 1.59)
Age group
 Pee Wee(Ref)
 Bantam0.85(0.26 to 2.73)
 Midget0.47(0.12 to 1.78)
Position
 Forward(Ref)
 Defence1.17(0.74 to 1.87)
 Goalie1.28(0.44 to 3.72)
Concussion history
 No(Ref)
 Yes1.44(0.94 to 2.23)
Mechanism of injury
 Body checking(Ref)
 Unintentional or intentional contact with player or equipment0.44(0.25 0.74)
 Contact with environment or no contact0.14(0.07 to 0.27)
Cohort
 2013–2016(Ref)
 2011–20120.77(0.37 to 1.59)
Body checking league
 No(Ref)
 Yes0.59(0.2 to 1.73)
Session type
 Practice(Ref)
 Game0.56(0.25 to 1.2)