Table 3.
Comparison between eligible participants (n = 154) who participated and who did not participate in the randomized controlled trial (RCT)
| RCT -YES n = 50 | RCT- N0 n = 104 | OR (95% CI)a | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of the child (mean (SD)) | 8.2 (2.4) | 9.2 (2.5) | p = 0.97 | |
| Wheezing ever (n (%)) | 17 (34) | 33 (32) | 1.1 (0.5–2.3) | p = 0.78 |
| Wheezing last 12 months (n (%)) | 7 (14) | 12 (12) | – | p = 0.28 |
| SHS by#: | ||||
| Mother (n (%)) | 23 (46) | 31 (30) | Reference | |
| Father (n (%)) | 12 (24) | 36 (35) | 2.2 (1.0–5.2) | p = 0.06 |
| Both parents (n (%)) | 15 (30) | 36 (35) | 1.8 (0.8–4.0) | p = 0.16 |
| Highest parental education#: | ||||
| Low (n (%)) | 9 (18) | 14 (13) | Reference | |
| Middle (n (%)) | 24 (48) | 48 (46) | 1.3(0.5–3.4) | p = 0.61 |
| High/Academic (n (%)) | 16 (32) | 41 (39) | 1.7 (0.6–4.6) | p = 0.34 |
a OR = Odds Ratio, 95%CI = 95% Confidence Interval
# Values may not add up due to missing values