Table 3 Multilevel logistic regression showing the odds ratios (and 95% confidence intervals) of exceeding the SDQ screening threshold for an emotional or behavioural disorder, unadjusted and by obesity status, age, equivalised family income and reported physical activity levels (low vs above recommended levels)

Obesity

2.33 (1.55 to 3.50)

< .001

2.13 (1.39 to 3.26)

.001

Low Activity Level

1.80 (1.33 to 2.45)

< .001

1.62 (1.16 to 2.27)

.005

Family Income (per 10k)

.80 (.73 to .87)

< .001

.80 (.73 to .87)

< .001

Conduct Disorder Screen Positive

Variable

Unadjusted ORs (95% Confidence Intervals)

p value

Adjusted ORs (95% Confidence Intervals)

p value

Obesity

1.74 (1.13 to 2.67)

.01

1.58 (1.00 to 2.50)

.05

Female Gender

.58 (.45 to .75)

< .001

.60 (.45 to .79)

< .001

Family Income (per 10k)

.74 (.68 to .81)

< .001

.76 (.69 to .83)

< .001