Effects of hearing difficulty and ear discharge on the continuous behaviour scores at 10 years of age—parent reported behaviour (Rutter A scale)
| Middle ear disease marker | Antisocial | Neurotic | Inattentive | Clumsy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted magnitudes | ||||
| Hearing difficulty | −0.05 | 0.15 | 0.23 | 0.07 |
| Ear discharge | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Adjusted6-150 magnitudes and 95% CI | ||||
| Hearing difficulty | −0.01 (−0.07 to 0.06) | 0.15 (0.08 to 0.22) | 0.25 (0.18 to 0.32) | 0.07 (0.004 to 0.14) |
| Ear discharge | 0.10 (0.05 to 0.162) | 0.14 (0.07 to 0.20) | 0.11 (0.05 to 0.17) | 0.01 (−0.04 to 0.07) |
Results are in SD units.
↵6-150 Adjusted for socioeconomic status only (n = 10 867).