Odds ratios (and 95% confidence intervals) for the association of middle ear disease with behaviour outcomes in young children (adjusted for maternal malaise, sex, and socioeconomic status)
| Middle ear disease | Report | Time | Antisocial behaviour | Neurotic behaviour | Hyperactivity | Poor conduct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Not significant. | ||||||
| Ear discharge | Parent | 5 y | 1.27 (1.07 to 1.52) | 1.27 (1.07 to 1.51) | 1.29 (1.09 to 1.52) | 1.19 (1.0 to 1.42)* |
| Hearing difficulty | Parent | 5 y | 1.44 (1.18 to 1.76) | 1.52 (1.26 to 1.85) | 1.56 (1.29 to 1.89) | 1.37 (1.12 to 1.67) |
| Clumsiness | ||||||
| Ear discharge | Parent | 10 y | 1.26 (1.05 to 1.52) | 1.26 (1.05 to 1.52) | 1.37 (1.15 to 1.64) | 1.29 (1.08 to 1.55) |
| Hearing difficulty | Parent | 10 y | 1.10 (0.87 to 1.38)* | 1.40 (1.14 to 1.72) | 1.76 (1.45 to 2.14) | 1.36 (1.10 to 1.67) |
| Inattention | ||||||
| Ear discharge | Teacher | 10 y | 1.42 (1.17 to 1.73) | 1.10 (0.89 to 1.35)* | 1.17 (0.95 to 1.44)* | 1.10 (0.90 to 1.36)* |
| Hearing difficulty | Teacher | 10 y | 1.38 (1.10 to 1.73) | 1.25 (0.99 to 1.58)* | 1.07 (0.83 to 1.37)* | 1.31 (1.04 to 1.64) |
