Table 3.
Multivariate logistic regression model of predictors of long term unemployment (>24 months)
| Variable | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Age (years): | |
| 40-44 | 1 |
| 45-49 | 1.12 (0.62 to 2.03) |
| 50-54 | 2.00 (1.08 to 3.71) |
| 55-59 | 1.39 (0.55 to 3.52) |
| Previous unemployment | 2.13 (1.20 to 3.80) |
| ⩽3 years in present job | 3.09 (1.88 to 5.08) |
| Single | 1.84 (1.09 to 3.12) |
| Smoking: | |
| Never smoker | 1 |
| Stopped smoking | 1.98 (0.99 to 3.97) |
| Current smoker | 2.58 (1.42 to 4.69) |
| High alcohol consumption | 2.11 (1.05 to 4.25) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2): | |
| <23 | 2.35 (1.26 to 4.36) |
| 23-29 | 1 |
| >29 | 1.71 (0.96 to 3.02) |
| Frequent stress symptoms | 1.97 (1.22 to 3.21) |
| Mental disorder | 7.75 (1.51 to 39.93) |
| Skin disease | 1.99 (1.01 to 3.93) |