Table 6.
Odds ratios for selected variables and problem behaviour for adolescents aged 13–17 years
| Variable | Univariate ORa (95 % CI) | Multivariate ORb (95 % CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Attempted suicidec | 7.5 (4.2–13.6) | 3.0 (1.5–6.2) |
| Current alcohol use | 2.1 (1.5–3.2) | 1.4 (0.9–2.3) |
| Family functioning – | ||
| Fair vs very good | 1.8 (1.1–2.9) | 1.5 (0.9–2.7) |
| Poor vs very good | 2.3 (1.2–4.4) | 1.4 (0.6–3.0) |
| Good vs very good | 1.2 (0.8–1.9) | 1.1 (0.6–1.8) |
| K10 categories – | ||
| Moderate vs low | 2.5 (1.4–4.2) | 2.2 (1.2–4.2) |
| High vs low | 5.2 (2.9–9.2) | 4.6 (2.3–9.2) |
| Very high vs low | 12.9 (7.3–22.8) | 9.6 (4.7–20.1) |
| SDQ categoriesd – | ||
| Abnormal vs normal | 7.1 (4.7–10.8) | |
| Borderline vs normal | 3.1 (1.9–5.0) | |
| Parent–reported DISC IV disordere | 2.2 (1.5–3.2) | |
| Youth–reported major depressive disorder | 4.2 (2.8–6.3) | |
CI Confidence Interval
aOdds ratio from a separate logistic regression model for each characteristic, only adjusting for age, sex and that characteristic;
bOdds ratio from overall multivariate logistic regression model including all characteristics in model and age and sex and remoteness;
cIn previous 12 months
dCharacteristic not significantly associated with prevalence of problem behaviours in final multivariate model
eIncludes social phobia, separation anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, ADHD, and conduct disorder