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Table 2 Logistic regression analyses* of self-reported reading and writing difficulties (RWD) in adolescence (age 12-20) and reception of medical benefits at age 24-28.

From: Reading and writing difficulties in adolescence and later risk of welfare dependence. A ten year follow-up, the HUNT Study, Norway

  

Model 1a

Model 2b

 

n

5-year risk

(95% CI)

Odds Ratio

(95% CI)

5-year risk

(95% CI)

Odds Ratio

(95% CI)

Girls not reporting RWD

3, 699

0.11

(0.10, 0.13)

1 (ref)

0.11

(0.09, 0.12)

1 (ref)

Girls reporting RWD

233

0.21

(0.16, 0.28)

2.10

(1.46, 3.02)

0.20

(0.14, 0.26)

2.08

(1.44, 3.00)

Boys not reporting RWD

3, 486

0.08

(0.07, 0.09)

1 (ref)

0.08

(0.07, 0.09)

1 (ref)

Boys reporting RWD

399

0.13

(0.10, 0.17)

1.69

(1.20, 2.39)

0.13

(0.09, 0.17)

1.66

(1.17, 2.34)

  1. *Results are reported as predicted 5-year risks and odds ratios. All analyses are performed on complete case data (n = 7, 817) and include RWD-status and gender interaction.
  2. aAdjusted for age, follow-up time, living situation, maternal education and somatic health.
  3. bAdjusted for age, follow-up time, living situation, maternal education, somatic health and mental health issues