Table 3 Association between MP use status and inattention (n = 7102)
| Â | n (%) | P^ | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI)# |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Habit of answering the phone | Â | 0.798 | Â | Â |
Close to ear (ref) | 2616 (80.20) | Â | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Hands-free | 783 (80.72) | Â | 0.99 (0.82-1.18) | 1.07 (0.88-1.29) |
Use headphone | 567 (81.23) | Â | 1.02 (0.83-1.26) | 1.04 (0.83-1.30) |
Position of MP during the day | Â | 0.000 | Â | Â |
Do not carry (ref) | 401 (84.24) | Â | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Hang in front of chest | 12 (44.44) | Â | 0.24 (0.12-0.46)** | 0.44 (0.19-0.99)* |
In coat pockets | 239 (77.60) | Â | 1.14 (0.87-1.49) | 1.28 (0.95-1.73) |
In trouser pockets | 1080 (78.89) | Â | 0.98 (0.83-1.15) | 1.34 (1.10-1.62)* |
In bags | 348 (85.50) | Â | 1.14 (0.88-1.47) | 1.04 (0.78-1.37) |
Mode of MP at night | Â | 0.000 | Â | Â |
Power on and beside their heads (ref) | 922 (52.12) | Â | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Power on and keep away from their heads | 466 (42.02) | Â | 0.93 (0.77-1.13) | 0.87 (0.71-1.06) |
Power off | 612 (32.74) | Â | 0.86 (0.72-1.01) | 0.75 (0.63-0.90)* |