Table 2

Logistic regression models for paternal major depressive syndrome and child consultation for developmental and behavioural problems.

FactorCrude odds ratio (95% CI)P-valueAdjusted odds ratio (95% CI)P-value
Speech and language problems (n = 247)
 Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes)6.47 (1.54 to 27.17)0.0118.67 (1.99 to 37.67)0.004
 Father takes child to doctor at least half the time (yes)2.38 (1.11 to 5.12)0.027
Externalising problems (n = 247)
 Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes)11.05 (1.89 to 64.74)0.0086.98 (1.00 to 48.76)0.050
 Home owner (yes)0.12 (0.03 to 0.50)0.004
Eating problems (n = 248)
 Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes)15.67 (2.52 to 97.57)0.0036.38 (0.74 to 54.74)0.091
 Paternal role stress (score)1.17 (1.00 to 1.37)0.054
Emotional symptoms (n = 248)
 Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes)5.57 (0.59 to 52.68)0.130
Coordination problems (n = 248)
 Paternal major depressive syndrome (yes)5.57 (0.59 o t 52.68)0.130