Table 2.
Comparison of the prevalence of all four diseases in children with MUA
| Diseases | MUA | NMUA | X2 value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic rhinitis, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 142 (33.7) | 479 (26.0) | 10.187 | 0.001 |
| No | 279 (67.3) | 1,361 (74.0) | ||
| Asthma, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 96 (22.8) | 316 (17.2) | 7.285 | 0.007 |
| No | 325 (77.2) | 1,524 (82.8) | ||
| Conjunctivitis, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 50 (11.9) | 105 (5.7) | 20.426 | <0.001 |
| No | 371 (88.1) | 1,735 (94.3) | ||
| Chronic urticaria, n (%) | ||||
| Yes | 23 (5.5) | 45 (2.4) | 10.694 | 0.002 |
| No | 398 (94.5) | 1,795 (97.6) |
Note: Chi-squared test was performed in this table. The results have been confirmed by adjusting the common variables and confounding factors, such as age, gender, ethnicity, and living area (urban or rural) using multivariate logistic regression analysis.
Abbreviations: MUA, multiple uses of antibiotics; NMUA, non-MUA.