Table 5.
Multiple logistics regression models (OR, 95% confidence intervals) for myopia in different age groups adjusted by three factors.
| Predictors | OR | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 7 (Model 1) | |||
| Parental myopia (ref. no myopia) one or both parents myopic |
0.826 | 0.453–1.505 | 0.532 |
| Reading at a close distance (ref. normal or far distance) |
7.381 | 4.054–13.440 | <0.001 |
| More time indoors than age peers (ref. same or less) |
3.692 | 1.714–7.954 | 0.001 |
| Girls (ref. boy) | 1.036 | 0.579–1.853 | 0.906 |
| Age 11 (Model 2) | |||
| Parental myopia (ref. no myopia) one or both parents myopic |
1.884 | 1.387–2.558 | <0.001 |
| Reading at a close distance (ref. normal or far distance) |
2.382 | 1.666–3.406 | <0.001 |
| More time indoors than age peers (ref. same or less) | 1.861 | 1.157–2.992 | 0.010 |
| Girls (ref. boy) | 1.995 | 1.454–2.737 | <0.001 |
| Age 15 (Model 3) | |||
| Parental myopia (ref. no myopia) one or both parents myopic |
1.890 | 1.437–2.486 | <0.001 |
| Reading at a close distance (ref. normal or far distance) |
2.237 | 1.498–3.057 | <0.001 |
| More time indoors than age peers (ref. same or less) | 1.700 | 1.105–2.615 | 0.016 |
| Girls (ref. boy) | 2.237 | 1.715–2.917 | <0.001 |
Significant OR’s values are bolded.