Table 3 Multifactorial logistic regression analysis of risk factors for eczema in preschool children in Urumqi (n = 8153)
Factors | Reference group | P | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethnicity | Han ethnic group | 0.02 | 0.77 | 0.61–0.96 |
Mode of birth | Normal childbirth | 0.02 | 1.18 | 1.03–1.36 |
Only child | No | < 0.01 | 1.36 | 1.18–1.57 |
Mildew or dampness in the mother’s pre-pregnancy dwelling | No | < 0.01 | 1.53 | 1.17–2.00 |
Flies or mosquitoes | No | < 0.01 | 1.31 | 1.10–1.55 |
Pets in the child’s current residence | No | 0.04 | 1.23 | 1.01–1.51 |
Keeping pets in the child’s residence when the child first year | No | < 0.01 | 1.45 | 1.14–1.85 |
Family history of eczema | No | < 0.01 | 3.53 | 2.98–4.19 |