Table 2.
Multivariate analysis comparing the two groups of children with asthma.
| Variables | Blomia+ | Blomia- | AOR | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (median, IQR) | 7 [5–11] | 3 [2–5] | 5.0 [2.3–10.9] | <0.001 |
| Associated pathology (n, %) | 101 (98) | 43 (78) | 10.6 [1.1–109.1] | 0.04 |
| Dermotophagoides pteronyssinus | 97 (94) | 6 (11) | 49.9 [12.2–203.4] | <0.001 |
| (n, %) | ||||
| Cockroaches (n, %) | 57 (55) | 8 (15) | 0.2 [0.1–0.7] | 0.006 |
| Asthma control/follow-up (n, %) | 52 (50) | 24 (44) | 3.1 [0.9–10.2] | 0.07 |
| Sensitivity | Specificity | PPV | NPV |
| 93% | 73% | 86% | 85% |
AOR, adjusted odds ratio.
IQR, interquartile range.
PPV, positive predictive value.
NPV, negative predictive value.
The multivariate logistic analysis was performed with a selection of characteristics that were statistically significant in the univariate analyses. The adjustment variable here is gender.