Table 4

Odds ratios (95% CIs) for VLBW cohort compared with CHDS cohort after adjustment for covariates

MeasureVLBW (<1000 g) vs CHDSVLBW (1000–1499 g) vs CHDS
Behaviour problems:
 Inattention/hyperactivity6.0 (2.9, 12.4)4.9 (2.9, 8.3)
 Conduct problems2.1 (0.9, 4.9)3.0 (1.7, 5.1)
 Anxiety/withdrawal5.9 (3.1, 11.3)3.4 (2.0, 5.8)
Cognitive impairment:
 WISC-R Total IQ <856.3 (3.1, 12.9)3.2 (1.9, 5.3)
Below average school performance:
 Reading2.9 (1.4,5.8)3.0 (1.9, 4.8)
 Written expression3.0 (1.6, 5.7)2.5 (1.6, 3.9)
 Spelling3.7 (1.9, 6.9)2.9 (1.9, 4.5)
 Mathematics4.6 (2.5, 8.4)3.5 (2.3, 5.3)
 Physical education5.0 (2.6, 9.5)2.9 (1.7, 4.8)
Special education assistance:
 Enrolled in special school, class or unit9.2 (3.0, 28.2)6.6 (2.8, 15.8)
 Receiving any form of special education assistance4.6 (2.4, 8.6)3.2 (2.0, 5.1)