Table 3.
Risk factors for an increased level of anxiety in parents (STAI score >31)
| Characteristics | Odds ratio | 95 % CI for OR | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent | |||
| STAI trait | 1.24a | 1.18–1.31 | <0.01 |
| Female gender | 1.25 | 0.75–2.06 | 0.39 |
| 12 years education or less | 2.53 | 1.49–4.32 | <0.01 |
| Parents live separately | 1.87 | 0.79–4.41 | 0.16 |
| Parent with only one child | 1.17 | 0.64–2.12 | 0.61 |
| Family history of HD | 1.03 | 0.58–1.83 | 0.93 |
| Family history of HM | 0.92 | 0.54–1.56 | 0.75 |
| Sought information on HM | 1.49 | 0.90–2.46 | 0.12 |
| Child | |||
| Age over 2 years | 0.96 | 0.58–1.58 | 0.86 |
| Previous hospitalisation | 1.13 | 0.65–1.96 | 0.66 |
| General info | |||
| Waiting time for consultation >2 months | 1.02 | 0.62–1.67 | 0.95 |
| Referred by a specialist | 0.75 | 0.38–1.49 | 0.42 |
| Did not received a fact sheet | 1.46 | 0.84–2.53 | 0.18 |
| Returned STAI after appointment | 1.13 | 0.67–1.89 | 0.66 |
| Concerns | |||
| It is serious to have a physiological HM | 2.72 | 1.59–4.65 | <0.01 |
| HM will restrict the Child’s activity | 3.13 | 1.65–5.91 | <0.01 |
| HM will increase risk of HD later in life | 2.72 | 1.60–4.63 | <0.01 |
| Most likely cause of HM in children is CDH | 1.75 | 1.01–3.03 | 0.05 |
| Has a major concern | 2.54 | 1.47–4.38 | <0.01 |
Abbreviations: CHD Congenital Heart disease, HD Heart disease, HM Heart murmur, SD Standard deviation, STAI State trait anxiety inventory
aOdds ratio with increment of 1 STAI-trait score