Table 1.
Bivariate analysis of factors associated with the presence/absence of allergic disease
| Factor | Absence of allergic diseases, n (%) | Presence of allergic diseases, n (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play on carpet | |||
| No | 285 (32.1) | 95 (24.5) | 0.006 |
| Yes | 603 (67.9) | 293 (75.5) | |
| History of recurrent otitis in the child | |||
| No | 740 (83.3) | 266 (68.9) | <0.0001 |
| Yes | 148 (16.7) | 120 (31.1) | |
| History of heart problems in the child | |||
| No | 883 (99.4) | 379 (97.7) | 0.006 |
| Yes | 5 (0.6) | 9 (2.3) | |
| Premature birth | |||
| No | 841 (94.7) | 348 (89.7) | 0.001 |
| Yes | 47 (5.3) | 40 (10.3) | |
| Humidity at home | |||
| No | 791 (89.1) | 300 (77.3) | <0.0001 |
| Yes | 97 (10.9) | 88 (22.7) | |
| Child went to a nursery | |||
| No | 542 (61) | 203 (52.3) | 0.004 |
| Yes | 346 (39) | 185 (47.7) | |
| Parental history of respiratory problems | |||
| None | 819 (92.2) | 300 (77.5) | <0.0001 |
| Father | 34 (3.8) | 46 (11.9) | |
| Mother | 27 (3) | 33 (8.5) | |
| Both parents | 8 (0.9) | 8 (2.1) | |
| Parental history of rhinitis | |||
| None | 808 (91) | 297 (76.7) | <0.0001 |
| Father | 46 (5.2) | 31 (8) | |
| Mother | 20 (2.3) | 49 (12.7) | |
| Both parents | 14 (1.6) | 10 (2.6) | |
| Parental history of eczema | |||
| None | 776 (87.4) | 313 (80.9) | 0.012 |
| Father | 56 (6.3 | 30 (7.8) | |
| Mother | 38 (4.3) | 30 (7.8) | |
| Both parents | 18 (2) | 14 (3.6) | |
| Parental history of asthma | |||
| None | 789 (88.9) | 280 (72.4) | 0.001 |
| Father | 58 (6.5) | 51 (13.2) | |
| Mother | 23 (2.6) | 40 (10.3) | |
| Both parents | 18 (2) | 16 (4.1) |