Table 3 Shows a multivariate analysis of the Factors associated with OME in children aged 2–12 years attending the Paediatric Clinic at MNRH
Characteristics | odds ratio | 95% CI | Type="Bold">P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
Male child | 2.22 | 0.80 – 6.20 | 0.127 |
School attendance | 2.78 | 0.82 – 9.44 | 0.102 |
Exposure to smoking | 0.22 | 0.01—3.23 | 0.269 |
Frequent AOM | 5.14 | 1.66 – 15.96 | 0.005* |
Allergy | 1.49 | 0.56 – 3.99 | 0.429 |
Snoring | 6.32 | 2.32 – 17.26 | 0.000* |
Delayed speech | 1.99 | 0.64 – 6.20 | 0.235 |