Table 4 Key predictors for scoring at risk of developmental problems on the PEDS, N = 490
Variable | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% C.I.) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% C.I.) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Path A (high risk for developmental problems) | Â | Â | Â |
   Child Characteristics |  |  |  |
Male | 2.4 (1.4, 4.3) | 2.3 (1.3, 4.1) | 0.005 |
   Maternal Characteristics |  |  |  |
Poor parenting morale, at 3 years post partum | 3.9 (2.1, 7.2) | 3.9 (2.1, 7.3) | <0.001 |
History of abuse, at pregnancy | 2.5 (1.4, 4.6) | 2.4 (1.3, 4.4) | 0.006 |
Path B (moderate risk for developmental problems) | Â | Â | Â |
   Child Characteristics |  |  |  |
Male | 1.7 (1.1, 2.6) | 1.6 (1.0, 2.5) | 0.033 |
   Maternal Characteristics |  |  |  |
Poor parenting morale, at 3 years post partum | 1.8 (1.1, 3.1) | 1.8 (1.0, 3.1) | 0.034 |
History of abuse, at pregnancy | 2.0 (1.2, 3.3) | 2.0 (1.2, 3.2) | 0.007 |
Path C (elevated risk for behavioral and/or behavioural/emotional problems) | Â | Â | Â |
   Child Characteristics |  |  |  |
Male | 1.3 (0.8, 2.1) | 1.2 (0.7, 2.0) | 0.464 |
   Maternal Characteristics |  |  |  |
Poor parenting morale, at 3 years post partum | 1.9 (1.0, 3.5) | 1.9 (1.0, 3.5) | 0.044 |
History of abuse, at pregnancy | 1.9 (1.1, 3.4) | 1.9 (1.1, 3.4) | 0.023 |