Odds ratios for dichotomised parent reported behaviour scores at 10 years of age with ear discharge
| Socioeconomic status (grouped) | Antisocial | Neurotic | Hyperactive | Clumsy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted odds ratio | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.57 | 1.44 |
| 2 (average) | 1.28 | 1.34 | 1.45 | 1.50 |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.41 | 1.42 | 1.35 | 0.95 |
| Overall (95% CI) | 1.36 (1.14 to 1.63) | 1.35 (1.13 to 1.62) | 1.45 (1.21 to 1.73) | 1.31 (1.09 to 1.57) |
| Adjusted8-150 odds ratio and 95% CI | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 1.02 (0.75 to 1.82) | 1.07 (0.70 to 1.64) | 1.29 (0.83 to 2.02) | 1.40 (0.94 to 2.09) |
| 2 (average) | 1.20 (0.90 to 1.59) | 1.28 (0.99 to 1.66) | 1.41 (1.10 to 1.81) | 1.47 (1.14 to 1.89) |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.37 (1.04 to 1.81) | 1.34 (0.95 to 1.88) | 1.33 (0.97 to 1.83) | 0.96 (0.61 to 1.37) |
| Overall† | 1.26 (1.05 to 1.52) | 1.26 (1.05 to 1.52) | 1.37 (1.15 to 1.64) | 1.29 (1.08 to 1.55) |
| p value for ear discharge | 0.018 | 0.015 | 0.001 | 0.006 |
Results are Rutter A scale—defined at 90th centile of distribution of continuous scores.
↵8-150 Adjusted for sex and maternal malaise. †Combining all socioeconomic status groups—adjusted for sex, socioeconomic status, and maternal malaise (n = 10 728).