Table 5 Logistic regression of factors associated with AD.
From: Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis in Chinese Children aged 1–7 ys
Risk factor | Classification | AD prevalence by the presence of the risk factor | P value | OR (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Increasing of age | — | — | <0.001** | 0.829 (0.802–0.857) |
Residence status (rural) | urban | 8738 (62.42%) | <0.001** | 0.086 (0.071–0.105) |
rural | 5260 (37.58%) | |||
Exposed to passive smoking | not exposed to | 7384 (52.75%) | 0.023* | 1.076 (1.010–1.145) |
exposed to but not during pregnancy, | 3485 (24.90%) | |||
exposed also including pregnancy time | 3129 (22.35%) | |||
Pet ownership | not exposed to | 12692 (90.67%) | 0.75 | 0.983 (0.887–1.091) |
exposed to but not during pregnancy, | 570 (4.07%) | |||
exposed also including pregnancy time | 736 (5.26%) | |||
Delivery pattern | vaginal delivery | 6857 (48.99%) | 0.21 | 1.077 (0.971–1.194) |
caesarean section | 7141 (51.01%) | |||
Premature birth | No | 12836 (91.70%) | 0.001** | 1.334 (1.124–1.584) |
Yes | 1162 (8.30%) | |||
Giving up exclusive breast-feeding during first 6 months of life | exclusive breast-feeding | 8491 (60.66%) | 0.083 | 0.941 (0.881–1.004) |
mixed feeding | 2613 (18.67%) | |||
powdered milk | 2894 (20.67%) | |||
Choosy in food | No | 10293 (73.53%) | <0.001** | 1.272 (1.135–1.425) |
Yes | 3705 (26.47%) |
