TABLE 5.
Odds ratios on significant variables for poor asthma control after multivariate analysis
| Variable | OR | Lower | Upper | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.92 | 0.68 | 1.26 | 0.61 |
| Sex | 0.81 | 0.31 | 2.10 | 0.67 |
| Parent-rated severity | 6.30 | 1.10 | 35.99 | 0.04 |
| School absenteeism | 1.63 | 0.57 | 4.67 | 0.37 |
| Avoids triggers | 1.82 | 0.59 | 5.62 | 0.30 |
| Confident in daily management | 0.68 | 0.41 | 1.14 | 0.14 |
| Fears death | 1.16 | 0.70 | 1.91 | 0.56 |
| Any smoke in home | 3.14 | 1.09 | 9.06 | 0.03 |
| Interferes with social life | 1.17 | 0.54 | 2.56 | 0.69 |
| Interferes with school performance | 1.60 | 0.72 | 3.52 | 0.25 |
A 95% CI was used. An OR of 1.0 or greater equals poor control