Table 3.
Odds ratios for parenting practices associated with meeting the physical activity recommendation, adjusted for socio-demographic variables
| Physical Activity Recommendation | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | Wald Chi Square | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent’s age | 0.71 | 0.50–1.01 | 3.63 | 0.05 |
| Parent’s education | 0.83 | 0.63–1.10 | 1.65 | 0.20 |
| Parental income | 0.40 | 0.24–0.69 | 10.9 | 0.01 |
| Child gender | 1.17 | 0.72–1.89 | 0.40 | 0.52 |
| Child age | 1.67 | 1.30–2.14 | 15.8 | < 0.01 |
| Rules around active play indoors | 0.54 | 0.34–0.86 | 6.67 | 0.01 |
| Use of PA to reward/control behavior | 0.80 | 0.66–0.96 | 5.58 | 0.01 |
| Limiting outdoor play due to weather | 0.82 | 0.70–0.97 | 5.30 | 0.02 |
| Bedtime routine | 1.50 | 1.07–2.09 | 5.71 | 0.01 |