Table 6. Logistic regression model to assess risk factors that contribute to high total scores of FAQLQ-PF.
| Variable | Univariable analysis | Multivariable analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR (95% CI) | P value | aOR (95% CI) | P value | ||
| Sex (female) | 1.90 (1.02–3.54) | 0.043 | 2.07 (1.03–4.18) | 0.041 | |
| Age (≥ 5 years) | 1.67 (0.92–3.06) | 0.094 | 2.84 (1.31–6.16) | 0.008 | |
| Age at diagnosis of food allergy (< 3 years) | 2.87 (0.98–8.42) | 0.055 | 3.96 (1.13–13.93) | 0.032 | |
| Offending food allergen (EW, CM, or wheat) | 2.58 (0.94–7.05) | 0.065 | 2.50 (0.78–8.08) | 0.125 | |
| Number of restricted foods (≥ 4) | 1.84 (0.95–3.56) | 0.071 | 1.22 (0.58–2.58) | 0.595 | |
| Anaphylaxis (yes) | 1.95 (1.06–3.60) | 0.032 | 1.38 (0.68–2.82) | 0.377 | |
| Comorbidity | |||||
| Atopic dermatitis (yes) | 1.66 (0.88–3.10) | 0.115 | 2.21 (1.07–4.57) | 0.031 | |
| Asthma (yes) | 1.74 (0.79–3.84) | 0.170 | 1.39 (0.55–3.53) | 0.489 | |
| Allergic rhinitis (yes) | 0.69 (0.38–1.26) | 0.222 | |||
| Family history of allergic disease (yes) | 0.73 (0.40–1.32) | 0.290 | |||
| Residence in non-metropolitan area (yes) | 2.59 (1.42–4.73) | 0.002 | 3.44 (1.73–6.85) | < 0.001 | |
FAQLQ-PF, Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire-Parent Form; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CM, cow’s milk; EW, egg whites.