Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for non-fatal drowning in rural areas, Guangdong, China
| Risk factors | Odds Ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming ability | ||
| Poor | 2.74 | 1.14-6.62 |
| good | 1.00 | reference |
| Swimming/fishing in natural waters in absence of adult supervision in last 12 months | ||
| Yes | 3.40 | 1.92-6.03 |
| no | 1.00 | reference |
| Playing in natural waters in last 12 months | ||
| yes | 2.08 | 1.17-3.70 |
| no | 1.00 | reference |
| Using life vest in water activities in last 12 months | ||
| No recreational water activity | 0.36 | 0.18-0.70 |
| yes | 1.00 | reference |
| Supervisor's age(year) | ||
| ≥ 30 | 0.20 | 0.09-0.49 |
| No supervisor | 0.36 | 0.14-0.91 |
| <20 | 1.00 | reference |