Table 2 Univariate logistic regression of associated factors for Asthma, NSCH (2011–2012)
Variable | Univariate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
OR | 95% CI | ||
Preterm birth | 1.67 | 1.49 | 1.86 |
Low Birth Weight | 1.46 | 1.29 | 1.65 |
Gender of Child (Male) | 1.26 | 1.16 | 1.37 |
Race/Ethnicity of Child | |||
Hispanic | Ref | ||
Non-Hispanic white | 0.99 | 0.88 | 1.12 |
Non-Hispanic black | 1.94 | 1.67 | 2.24 |
Non-Hispanic other | 1.15 | 0.97 | 1.35 |
Child’s age at interview (years) | |||
< =3 | Ref | ||
4~6 | 2.36 | 2.01 | 2.78 |
7~12 | 2.89 | 2.51 | 3.32 |
13~17 | 3.51 | 3.04 | 4.05 |
Family Structure | |||
Currently married | Ref | ||
Cohabiting | 1.08 | 0.92 | 1.26 |
Living apart | 1.47 | 1.31 | 1.66 |
Never married | 1.71 | 1.49 | 1.95 |
No parents in household | 2.20 | 1.77 | 2.72 |
Difficulty paying for bills | |||
Never | Ref | ||
Not very often | 1.25 | 1.13 | 1.38 |
Somewhat often | 1.45 | 1.30 | 1.62 |
Very often | 1.95 | 1.67 | 2.27 |
Parents’ Education | |||
More than high school | Ref | ||
High school graduate | 1.10 | 1.01 | 1.21 |
Less than high school | 1.13 | 1.00 | 1.28 |
Use of cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco in the household | 1.39 | 1.27 | 1.52 |
Litter or garbage on the street or sidewalk | 1.20 | 1.08 | 1.34 |