Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for OSAS in children
| Risk factors | OR | P value | lower limit of 95% | upper limit of 95% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoring ≥3 months | 1.4768 | 0.0497 | 1.0005 | 2.1798 |
| Age <6 years | 1.0769 | 0.0940 | 0.9472 | 2.0113 |
| Male gender | 1.2715 | 0.0470 | 1.0032 | 1.6117 |
| Preterm | 1.5934 | 0.0567 | 0.9868 | 2.5731 |
| Breastfeeding | 1.7213 | 0.0007 | 1.2563 | 2.3584 |
| ETS | 1.3151 | 0.1054 | 0.9440 | 1.8321 |
| Obesity | 1.7062 | 0.0003 | 1.2734 | 2.2862 |
| Neck circumference ≥ 30 cm | 1.0195 | 0.9272 | 0.6741 | 1.5416 |
| Neck /height ratio ≥ 0.25 | 0.7687 | 0.1016 | 0.5587 | 1.0529 |
| Waist/hip ratio ≥ 0.95 | 1.2053 | 0.2132 | 0.8983 | 1.6173 |
| Tonsillar hypertrophy | 4.1552 | <.0001 | 3.0671 | 5.6292 |
| Adenoid hypertrophy | 1.4092 | 0.0189 | 1.0582 | 1.8766 |