Odds ratio for dichotomised teacher reported behaviour scores at 10 years with hearing difficulty
| Socioeconomic status (grouped) | Antisocial | Neurotic | Inattentive | Clumsy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted odds ratio | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 0.73 | 1.38 | 1.06 | 1.61 |
| 2 (average) | 1.66 | 0.99 | 1.34 | 0.87 |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.62 | 1.89 | 0.72 | 2.01 |
| Overall (95% CI) | 1.30 (1.04 to 1.62) | 1.20 (0.96 to 1.51) | 1.06 (0.84 to 1.35) | 1.23 (0.98 to 1.54) |
| Adjusted2-150 odds ratio and 95% CI | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 0.73 (0.40 to 1.35) | 1.38 (0.87 to 2.19) | 0.98 (0.53 to 1.81) | 1.68 (1.12 to 2.53) |
| 2 (average) | 1.58 (1.18 to 2.12) | 0.95 (0.68 to 1.35) | 1.25 (0.92 to 1.70) | 0.89 (0.62 to 1.27) |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.51 (0.96 to 2.38) | 1.91 (1.22 to 2.99) | 0.68 (0.39 to 1.21) | 2.08 (1.32 to 3.28) |
| Overall† | 1.38 (1.10 to 1.73) | 1.25 (0.99 to 1.58) | 1.07 (0.83 to 1.37) | 1.31 (1.04 to 1.64) |
| p value for hearing difficulty | 0.007 | 0.069 | 0.703 | 0.022 |
Results are for Rutter B scale—defined at 90th centile of distribution of continuous scores. Hearing difficulty by socioeconomic status interaction, p = 0.053.
↵2-150 Adjusted for sex and maternal malaise. †Combining all socioeconomic status groups—adjusted for sex, socioeconomic status, and maternal malaise (n = 9324).