Table 4 Multivariate stepwise logistic regression for factors associated with asthma
From: A nationwide study of asthma correlates among adolescents in Saudi Arabia
| OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, female | 0.62 (0.54–0.73) | < 0.0001 |
| Father’s level of education, did not complete high school | 1.24 (1.08–1.42) | 0.002 |
| Daily power drink intake, yes | 1.18 (1.01–1.38) | 0.04 |
| Academic performance during previous school semester, below average | 1.24 (0.93–1.67) | 0.15 |
| Video games use per day, ≥2 h | 1.21 (1.01–1.46) | 0.04 |
| Ever bullied (past 12 months), yes | 1.20 (1.04–1.38) | 0.01 |
| BMI | ||
| <5th percentile | 1.17 (0.96–1.43) | 0.12 |
| 85th - <95th percentile | 1.33 (1.09–1.63) | 0.005 |
| ≥95th percentile | 1.78 (1.50–2.13) | < 0.0001 |