Table 2.
OR of having at least one episode of common illnesses in the DHA/ARA group compared to control
| OR | 95% CI | P -value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Respiratory illness |
Bronchitis/Bronchiolitisa |
0.41 |
(0.24, 0.70) |
0.001 |
| Croup |
0.23 |
(0.05, 0.97) |
0.045 |
|
|
Symptoms of respiratory illness |
Nasal Congestion |
0.37 |
(0.20, 0.66) |
0.001 |
| Cough |
0.52 |
(0.32, 0.86) |
0.011 |
|
| Other illnesses | Otitis Media |
0.63 |
(0.36, 1.09) |
0.097 |
| Eczema |
0.60 |
(0.34, 1.04) |
0.067 |
|
| Diarrhea | 0.51 | (0.28, 0.92) | 0.026 |
OR obtained from multiple logistic regression analysis; aBronchitis/Bronchiolitis was adjusted for the covariates early daycare exposure and mother’s educational level; no other covariates reached significance for any other illnesses; statistical significance at P < 0.05.