Table 2.
Differences in Employment-related Outcomes Between Prostate Cancer Survivors and Comparison Males
| Prostate cancer survivors | Comparison males | Adjusted differencea (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Employed, %b | 60.4 | 60.6 | 0.6 (−5.2, 6.3) |
| Not employed, % | |||
| Retired | 15.4 | 17.9 | −2.8 (−6.9, 1.3) |
| Disabled | 16.7 | 13.3 | 2.7 (−1.2, 6.5) |
| Othersb | 7.5 | 8.2 | −0.6 (−3.5, 2.3) |
| Labor force participation, % | 67.3 | 67.3 | 0.7 (−4.7, 6.1) |
| Bed days, mean, No.c | 8.0 | 5.7 | 2.8 (2.0, 3.6) |
| Missed workdays, mean, No.d | 7.4 | 3.3 | 4.5 (3.6, 5.3) |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.
Results are weighted to be representative of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population.
a
Adjusted for comorbidities.
b
Worked for pay in the week prior to the survey. The “Other” category includes men who are looking for work and on family leave.
c
Respondents were asked, “How many days did illness or injury keep you in bed more than half of the day?” in the prior year.
d
Only includes respondents who worked last week.