Table 2.
Logistic regression models for paternal major depressive syndrome and child consultation for developmental and behavioural problems.
| Factor | Crude odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech and language problems (n = 247) | ||||
| Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes) | 6.47 (1.54 to 27.17) | 0.011 | 8.67 (1.99 to 37.67) | 0.004 |
| Father takes child to doctor at least half the time (yes) | – | 2.38 (1.11 to 5.12) | 0.027 | |
| Externalising problems (n = 247) | ||||
| Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes) | 11.05 (1.89 to 64.74) | 0.008 | 6.98 (1.00 to 48.76) | 0.050 |
| Home owner (yes) | – | 0.12 (0.03 to 0.50) | 0.004 | |
| Eating problems (n = 248) | ||||
| Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes) | 15.67 (2.52 to 97.57) | 0.003 | 6.38 (0.74 to 54.74) | 0.091 |
| Paternal role stress (score) | – | 1.17 (1.00 to 1.37) | 0.054 | |
| Emotional symptoms (n = 248) | ||||
| Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes) | 5.57 (0.59 to 52.68) | 0.130 | – | – |
| Coordination problems (n = 248) | ||||
| Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes) | 5.57 (0.59 o t 52.68) | 0.130 | – | – |