Table 5. Multiple logistic regression analysis of determinants for having conjunctivitis associated with rhinitis. Data are expressed as odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).
OR | 95% CI | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Female gender (ref. male) | 1.42 | 1.14-1.79 | 0.002 |
Household crowding index (reference: <1) | 1.27 | 0.99-1.56 | 0.054 |
Parental history for atopy (reference no history) | 2.01 | 1.53-2.65 | <0.0001 |
Heavy traffic (ref. "never/rare") | 1.57 | 1.21-2.03 | 0.0006 |
Mold/dampness (reference no exposure) | 1.56 | 1.17-2.10 | 0.003 |
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ref. no exposure) | 1.53 | 1.22-1.93 | 0.0003 |
Allergen sensitization* | |||
Sensitization to seasonal allergens (ref. no sensitization) | 0.95 | 0.4-1.96 | 0.90 |
Sensitization to perennial allergens (ref. no sensitization) | 1.44 | 1.10-1.89 | 0.009 |
Sensitization to seasonal+perennial allergens (ref. no sensitization) | 2.33 | 1.71-3.17 | <0.0001 |
*P for trend <0.0001.