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Table 4 Variables associated with specific patterns of delays compared to "no delays" (multivariable multinominal logistic regression analysis)

From: Clustering of developmental delays in Bavarian preschool children – a repeated cross-sectional survey over a period of 12 years

 

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

Pattern 5

Isolated disorders of pronunciation

Combined delays of pronunciation, grammar, rhythm of speech and psychosocial development

Delays in development of memory, concentration, endurance, abstraction and visual perception

Delays of fine body coordination and grapho-motor coordination

Combination of delays in cognitive and motor development

 

OR (95% CI)

OR (95% CI)

OR (95% CI)

OR (95% CI)

OR (95% CI)

Sex

     

Male

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

Female

0.50 (0.43-0.58)

0.54 (0.45-0.64)

0.62 (0.55-0.71)

0.21 (0.18-0.25)

0.31 (0.26-0.37)

Nationality

     

German

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

Non-German

0.63 (0.47-0.85)

1.32 (0.99-1.75)

2.60 (2.20-3.05)

1.27 (1.02-1.59)

2.06 (1.64-2.60)

Age

     

Per year difference

0.82 (0.68-0.99)

0.77 (0.60-0.97)

0.45 (0.38-0.53)

0.26 (0.22-0.32)

0.23 (0.19-0.29)

  1. OR - odds ratio.
  2. CI – confidence interval.