TABLE 5.
Association Between ACEs and Teacher-Rated Behavior
| Outcome | No. of ACE Exposures | Sample Sizea | Prevalence, % | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher rating of behavior | |||||
| Attention problemsc | 0 | 438 | 6.6 | Referent | Referent |
| 1 | 267 | 12.0 | 1.9 (1.1–3.3) | 1.8 (1.01–3.1) | |
| 2 | 157 | 19.1 | 3.3 (1.9–5.8) | 3.2 (1.8–5.7) | |
| ≥3 | 118 | 21.2 | 3.8 (2.1–6.8) | 3.5 (1.8–6.5) | |
| Total | 980 | 11.8 | — | — | |
| Social problemsc | 0 | 439 | 7.1 | Referent | Referent |
| 1 | 270 | 10.0 | 1.5 (0.9–2.5) | 1.4 (0.8–2.5) | |
| 2 | 156 | 12.8 | 1.9 (1.1–3.5) | 2.0 (1.1–3.6) | |
| ≥3 | 120 | 18.3 | 3.0 (1.6–5.3) | 2.7 (1.4–5.0) | |
| Total | 985 | 10.2 | — | — | |
| Aggressive behaviorc | 0 | 437 | 6.0 | Referent | Referent |
| 1 | 267 | 10.5 | 1.9 (1.1–3.2) | 1.6 (0.9–2.8) | |
| 2 | 155 | 15.5 | 2.9 (1.6–5.2) | 2.5 (1.3–4.7) | |
| ≥3 | 120 | 14.2 | 2.6 (1.4–5.0) | 2.3 (1.2–4.6) | |
| Total | 979 | 9.7 | — | — |
a
Sample sizes not equal because of missing data.
b
Adjusted for child age, gender, race, ethnicity, and income, as well as maternal education and parent relationship status at birth of child.
c
Score in top 10th percentile on teacher-rated Child Behavior Checklist subscales.