Odds ratios for dichotomised teacher reported behaviour scores at 10 years with ear discharge
| Socioeconomic status (grouped) | Antisocial | Neurotic | Inattentive | Clumsy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted odds ratio | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 0.97 | 0.86 | 1.72 | 0.74 |
| 2 (average) | 1.53 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.12 |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.64 | 1.17 | 1.06 | 1.37 |
| Overall (95% CI) | 1.40 (1.16 to 1.68) | 1.14 (0.93 to 1.38) | 1.25 (1.03 to 1.52) | 1.05 (0.86 to 1.28) |
| Adjusted9-150 odds ratio and 95% CI | ||||
| 1 (most advantaged) | 0.88 (0.52 to 1.50) | 0.80 (0.48 to 1.34) | 1.55 (0.93 to 2.57) | 0.77 (0.47 to 1.27) |
| 2 (average) | 1.51 (1.14 to 1.94) | 1.15 (0.89 to 1.58) | 1.13 (0.85 to 1.50) | 1.14 (0.86 to 1.52) |
| 3 (most disadvantaged) | 1.76 (1.15 to 2.31) | 1.16 (0.77 to 1.68) | 1.06 (0.73 to 1.55) | 1.34 (0.91 to 1.99) |
| Overall† | 1.42 (1.17 to 1.73) | 1.10 (0.89 to 1.35) | 1.17 (0.95 to 1.44) | 1.10 (0.90 to 1.36) |
| p value for ear discharge | 0.001 | 0.402 | 0.166 | 0.356 |
Results are Rutter B scale—defined at 90th centile of distribution of continuous scores.
↵9-150 Adjusted for sex and maternal malaise. †Combining all socioeconomic status groups—adjusted for sex, socioeconomic status, and maternal malaise (n = 9283).