Table 1. Description of the study sample (case-control).
| Cases (n = 380) | Controls (n = 331) | OR (95% CI)* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 163 (43%) | 135 (41%) | Reference |
| Female | 217 (57%) | 196 (59%) | 0.9 (0.7, 1.2) |
| Age group | |||
| 2–17 | 61 (16%) | 48 (15%) | Reference |
| 18–39 | 94 (25%) | 87 (26%) | 0.9 (0.5, 1.4) |
| 40–64 | 123 (32%) | 125 (38%) | 0.8 (0.5, 1.2) |
| 65+ | 102 (27%) | 71 (22%) | 1.1 (0.7, 1.8) |
| Location | |||
| Malé | 151 (40%) | 85 (26%) | Reference |
| Other atolls | 229 (60%) | 246 (74%) | 1.9 (1.4, 2.6) |
| Functional domain † | |||
| Vision | 88 (23%) | ||
| Hearing | 35 (9%) | ||
| Physical | 190 (49%) | ||
| Mental health | 81 (21%) | ||
| Cognitive | 75 (20%) | ||
| Communication | 56 (15%) | ||
| Median annual per capita household income (SD) | $2,625 ($4,384) | $3045 ($5,361) | p = 0.004 |
*Bivariate analysis
†Categories are not mutually exclusive as some participants reported multiple disabilities.