Table 2.
Risk factors independently associated with psychiatric morbidity in children as confirmed by multiple logistic regressions
| Variables | Log odds ratio | 95% confidence interval for log odds ratio | Level of significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group in years (N = 157) |
11-14 7-10 |
2.657 |
1.084-6.513 |
0.033 |
| Presence of chronic physical illness (N = 157) |
Yes No |
0.750 |
0.211-1.905 |
0.417 |
| Frequency of hospital visits in last 6 months |
≤2 >2 |
2.775 |
1.117-6.893 |
0.028 |
| Maternal parenting distress with one or more children (N = 157) |
Yes No |
5.817 |
2.080-16.204 |
0.001 |
| Presence of probable psychological disorder in the mother by GHQ-12 (N = 157) | Yes No | 2.095 | 0.652-6.731 | 0.214 |