Table 3.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of the association between fiber intake and the prevalence of allergic diseases according to sex.
| Fiber Intake | Adjusted Odds Ratio a (95% Confidence Interval) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |
| Allergic rhinitis | ||
| Q 1 | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) |
| Q 2 | 0.704 (0.51–0.97) | 0.902 (0.73–1.11) |
| Q 3 | 0.862 (0.64–1.17) | 1.081 (0.87–1.34) |
| Q 4 | 0.898 (0.66–1.23) | 0.935 (0.73–1.20) |
| Asthma | ||
| Q 1 | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) |
| Q 2 | 0.734 (0.49–1.10) | 0.807 (0.58–1.12) |
| Q 3 | 0.589 (0.39–0.90) | 0.918 (0.66–1.29) |
| Q 4 | 0.523 (0.34–0.82) | 0.756 (0.51–1.12) |
| Atopic dermatitis | ||
| Q 1 | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) |
| Q 2 | 0.695 (0.45–1.09) | 1.200 (0.86–1.68) |
| Q 3 | 0.653 (0.42–1.02) | 1.067 (0.74–1.54) |
| Q 4 | 0.568 (0.35–0.91) | 0.778 (0.50–1.21) |
a Adjusted for age, sex, residency, household income, smoking status, alcohol consumption, physical activity, BMI, energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, and water intake.