Table 3

Standardised partial β coefficients (95% confidence intervals) for effects of ear status up to age 9 on developmental outcomes

Age
11 years13 years15 years18 years
Teacher reported 3-151
Verbal IQ0.0903-160 (0.0155 to 0.016)0.1443-165 (0.073 to 0.0215)NANA
Non-verbal IQ0.062 (−0.012 to 0.136)0.1113-160 (0.040 to 0.182)NANA
Full IQ0.086* (0.012 to 0.161)0.1443-165(0.073 to 0.215)NANA
Reading0.0993-160 (0.0245 to 0.174)0.1163-160 (0.045 to 0.187)0.1153-160 (0.050 to 0.180)0.1123-160 (0.047 to 0.177)
Spelling0.090* (0.016 to 0.165)0.1153-160 (0.044 to 0.186)NANA
  • NA, data not available *p < 0.05;

  • 3-160 p < 0.01;

  • 3-165 p < 0.001.

  • 3-151 Adjusted for socioeconomic status and sex.

  • IQ, intelligence quotient.