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. 2021 May-Jun;29(3):143–148. doi: 10.1590/1413-785220212903241550

Table 1. Comparisons and interpretation of results.

Comparison χ2 value / p / odds ratio and 95%CI Association between variables
Good results vs. pectus severity 17.09 / p = 0.009 / 3.8 (1.2−15.4) negative
Good results vs. pectus flexibility 3.95 / p = 0.27/ 0.90 (0.38−2.13) no correlation
Good results vs. regular brace use, and flexibility 23.84 / p = 0.005 / 6.45 (1.85−9.45) positive
Good results vs. regular brace use 15.39 / p < 0.001 / 8.67 (2.74−27.4) positive
Good results vs. regular physical exercises 7.40 / p = 0.007 / 4.05 (1.45−11.34) positive
Good results vs. regular brace use and regular physical exercises 14.90 / p < 0.001 / 14.17 (3.23−62.11) positive
Good results vs. irregular brace use and regular physical exercises 5.09 / p = 0.167/ 0.91 (0.27−1.28) no correlation