Table 4.
Multiple logistic regression analysis of hearing loss in both ears
| variables | B | S.E | OR | (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||||
| Noise exposure level <86 dB (A) | 1 | 0.012 | ||||
| Noise exposure level ≥86-90 dB (A) | 1.49 | 0.86 | 4.42 | 0.82 | 23.74 | 0.083 |
| Noise exposure level >90 dB (A) | 2.85 | 0.96 | 17.31 | 2.63 | 114.08 | 0.003 |
| Pack-year smoking ≥10 | 2.04 | 0.73 | 7.72 | 1.86 | 31.95 | 0.005 |
| Junior High School | 0.288 | |||||
| Senior High School | 1.15 | 0.74 | 3.17 | 0.74 | 13.48 | 0.119 |
| ≥Vocational Certificate up | 0.62 | 0.83 | 1.85 | 0.36 | 9.42 | 0.459 |
| Constant | –4.71 | 1.03 | 0.01 | <0.001 | ||