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Table 3 Logistic regression analyses* of self-reported reading and writing difficulties (RWD) in adolescence (age 12-20) and reception of all social 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

0.20

(0.18, 0.22)

1 (ref)

0.19

(0.17, 0.21)

1 (ref)

Girls reporting RWD

233

0.35

(0.28, 0.42)

2.10

(1.53, 2.88)

0.33

(0.26, 0.40)

2.09

(1.52, 2.88)

Boys not reporting RWD

3, 486

0.16

(0.15, 0.18)

1 (ref)

0.16

(0.15, 0.18)

1 (ref)

Boys reporting RWD

399

0.23

(0.19, 0.29)

1.56

(1.18, 2.06)

0.23

(0.18, 0.28)

1.53

(1.15, 2.03)

  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. bAdjusted for age, follow-up time, living situation, maternal education, somatic health and mental health issues