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Table 4 Multinomial logistic regression of infant and maternal characteristics for developmental delay screening status using the PEDS screening tool.

From: Maternal mental health predicts risk of developmental problems at 3 years of age: follow up of a community based trial

Variable

Odds Ratio

95% C.I.

p-value

Path A (high risk of developmental problems)

   

   Male infant

3.3

(1.9, 5.8)

<0.001

   Ear infections prior to age 2

1.9

(1.1, 3.2)

0.019

   Household income <$40,000

2.1

(0.9, 4.8)

0.071

   Maternal history of abuse

2.2

(1.3, 3.7)

0.006

   Low scores on contentment/relaxation during pregnancy

2.5

(1.4, 4.2)

0.001

   2 weeks of depression post partum

1.7

(0.9, 2.9)

0.062

Path B (moderate risk of developmental problems)

   

   Male infant

1.6

(1.1, 2.3)

0.011

   Ear infections prior to age 2

1.2

(0.8, 1.7)

0.434

   Household income <$40,000

1.2

(0.6, 2.4)

0.595

   Maternal history of abuse

1.3

(0.9, 2.0)

0.178

   Low scores on contentment/relaxation during pregnancy

1.5

(1.0, 2.2)

0.055

   2 weeks of depression post partum

1.2

(0.8, 1.8)

0.333

Path C (elevated risk of behavioral and/or mental health problems)

   

   Male infant

1.3

(0.9, 2.0)

0.167

   Ear infections prior to age 2

1.1

(0.7, 1.7)

0.655

   Household income <$40,000

1.2

(0.6, 2.5)

0.635

   Maternal history of abuse

1.5

(1.0, 2.3)

0.060

   Low scores on contentment/relaxation during pregnancy

0.9

(0.6, 1.5)

0.845

   2 weeks of depression post partum

1.6

(1.1, 2.4)

0.025

  1. Note: Path E (extremely low to no risk) is the comparison (baseline) group