Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratio of dichotomous behaviour scores at 5 years of age as a function of ear discharge
| Socioeconomic status (grouped) | Antisocial | Neurotic | Hyperactivity | Poor conduct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted odds ratio | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 2.01 | 1.46 | 1.24 | 1.55 |
| 2 (average) | 1.27 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.21 |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.49 | 1.40 | 1.48 | 1.41 |
| Overall (95% CI) | 1.45 (1.21 to 1.64) | 1.43 (1.20 to 1.69) | 1.42 (1.21 to 1.68) | 1.35 (1.14 to 1.60) |
| Adjusted4-150 odds ratio and 95% CI | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 1.70 (1.03 to 2.78) | 1.27 (0.86 to 1.87) | 1.10 (0.70 to 1.74) | 1.35 (0.85 to 2.15) |
| 2 (average) | 1.14 (0.87 to 1.48) | 1.29 (1.01 to 1.66) | 1.31 (1.03 to 1.68) | 1.09 (0.84 to 1.43) |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.33 (1.02 to 1.74) | 1.21 (0.89 to 1.65) | 1.35 (1.03 to 1.77) | 1.26 (0.96 to 1.65) |
| Overall† | 1.27 (1.07 to 1.52) | 1.27 (1.07 to 1.51) | 1.29 (1.09 to 1.52) | 1.19 (1.0 to 1.42) |
| p value for ear discharge | 0.008 | 0.007 | 0.003 | 0.054 |
Results are for parent reported behaviour—defined at 90th centile of distribution of continuous scores.
↵4-150 Adjusted for sex and maternal malaise. †Overall odds ratio (combining all socioeconomic status groups) adjusted for sex, socioeconomic status, and maternal malaise (n = 12 497).