Table 2:
Logistic regression analysis of the relationship between asthma and nervous, emotional, or mental disorder diagnosis
| Variable | All Participants OR(95%CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Asthma (yes vs. no) | 1.810 (1.280–2.559) | .001 |
| Gender (female = 0, male = 1) | 0.501 (0.371–0.677) | <.001 |
| Age | 1.017 (1.003–1.031) | 0.015 |
| Ethnicity (African American vs other) | 0.699 (0.527–0.928) | 0.013 |
| Education | .944 (0.892–0.999) | 0.045 |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | 1.006 (0.987–1.025) | 0.545 |
| Smoking Status (not a smoker = 0, current smoker = 1) | 2.147 (1.583–2.912) | <.001 |