Table 3. Crude and adjusted estimates (95% CI) for association between residential road traffic noise exposure (Lden) and SF-36 subscales, per 10 dB.
| Model 1 a Change per 10 dB (95% CI) | Model 2 b Change per 10 dB (95% CI) | Model 3 c Change per 10 dB (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L den 1 year before QoL-assessment | |||
| Physical Functioning | -0.37 (-0.47, -0.27) | -0.07 (-0.17, 0.04) | 0.04 (-0.05, 0.14) |
| Role—Physical | -0.31 (-0.43, -0.18) | 0.04 (-0.09, 0.16) | 0.13 (0.01, 0.25) |
| Bodily Pain | -0.30 (-0.44, -0.15) | -0.02 (-0.16, 0.13) | 0.07 (-0.07, 0.21) |
| General Health | -0.50 (-0.63, -0.36) | -0.17 (-0.30, -0.03) | -0.06 (-0.20, 0.07) |
| Vitality | -0.47 (-0.61, -0.33) | -0.13 (-0.27, 0.02) | -0.02 (-0.16, 0.12) |
| Social Functioning | -0.28 (-0.38, -0.18) | -0.03 (-0.14, 0.07) | 0.02 (-0.08, 0.12) |
| Role—Emotional | -0.32 (-0.44, -0.20) | 0.03 (-0.09, 0.15) | 0.10 (-0.02, 0.23) |
| Mental Health | -0.52 (-0.65, -0.39) | -0.24 (-0.37, -0.11) | -0.18 (-0.31, -0.05) |
a Adjusted for age, sex
b Adjusted for Model 1plus education, cohabitance status, income and railway noise
c Adjusted for Model 2 plus smoking status, waist circumference, and alcohol intake