Table 2.
Characteristics associated with not recognizing the term "Wheezing": Logistic Regression Analysis (n = 376)*
| Independent variable | Recognizes "wheezing" | Adjusted OR [95% CI]† | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| First Language | ||||
| Non-portuguese | 1 | 14 | 69.8 [7.9-612.8] | < 0.001 |
| Portuguese | 248 | 113 | 1 | |
| Caregiver's Education | ||||
| < 12 years | 191 | 114 | 3.3 [1.5-7.4] | 0.004 |
| > 12 years | 58 | 13 | 1 | |
| Setting | ||||
| Primary Care Clinic | 62 | 56 | 3.1 [1.5-6.4] | < 0.001 |
| Hospital | 187 | 71 | 1 | |
| History of Respiratory Disease (child) | ||||
| No | 105 | 105 | 4.6 [2.5-8.7] | < 0.001 |
| Yes | 144 | 22 | 1 | |
| History of Respiratory Disease (family) | ||||
| No | 123 | 96 | 2.1 [1.2-3.7] | 0.014 |
| Yes | 126 | 31 | 1 | |
| Geographical Location | ||||
| South | 199 | 79 | 4.5 [2.2-9.1] | < 0.001 |
| Lisbon Area | 50 | 48 | 1 | |
| Adult's Age (per 10-year increment) | 0.4 [0.3-0.7] | < 0.001 | ||
| Child's Age (per year increment) | 1 [0.9-1.1] | 0.354 | ||
*The models were validated by goodness-of-fit; no interactions were tested. Participants with incomplete answers in any of these parameters were not included.
† OR: Odds-Ratio, CI: Confidence Interval; OR adjusted for all the variables listed