Table 4.
Beta coefficients (β) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) estimated in multiple linear regressions for the log of adult physical activity levela in relation to number of years participating in sports, fitness and dance and running during adolescence
| Univariate modelsb | Multivariate modelb | |
|---|---|---|
| β (95 % CI) | β (95 % CI) | |
| Female | −0.44 (−0.58, −0.41)** | −0.28 (−0.40, −0.15)** |
| Age (years) | −0.02 (−0.09, 0.14) | −0.02 (−0.16, 0.13) |
| Parent university-educated | −0.001 (−0.13, 0.14) | −0.04 (−0.18, 0.09) |
| No. years in sports | 0.14 (0.09, 0.20)** | 0.09 (0.04, 0.15)** |
| No. years in fitness and dance | −0.02 (−0.07, 0.02) | −0.02 (−0.06, 0.02) |
| No. years running | 0.10 (0.02, 0.18)* | 0.08 (0.01, 0.15)* |
*p < 0.05; **p < 0.001
aLog of MET-minutes per week estimated from the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form
baccounting for school-level clustering usingthe general estimating equation framework