Table 2.
The association between the occurrence of comorbid health problems in musculoskeletal complaints and sickness absence groups
| Variable | Crude odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | Odds ratio∗ | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression and anxiety disorder | ||||
| Reference group | 1.00 | – | 1.00 | – |
| Musculoskeletal complaints | 4.56 | 3.49–5.96 | 4.58 | 3.46–6.07 |
| Musculoskeletal sickness absence | 1.25 | 0.26–5.92 | 1.26 | 0.26–6.00 |
| Insomnia and sleep disorder | ||||
| Reference group | 1.00 | – | 1.00 | – |
| Musculoskeletal complaints | 2.96 | 2.43–3.60 | 3.21 | 2.62–3.95 |
| Musculoskeletal sickness absence | 7.53 | 4.01–14.11 | 7.91 | 4.11–15.25 |
| Overall fatigue | ||||
| Reference group | 1.00 | – | 1.00 | – |
| Musculoskeletal complaints | 5.00 | 4.66–5.36 | 4.69 | 4.37–5.04 |
| Musculoskeletal sickness absence | 3.53 | 2.41–5.17 | 3.19 | 2.15–4.74 |
| Injury by accident | ||||
| Reference group | 1.00 | – | 1.00 | – |
| Musculoskeletal complaints | 4.02 | 3.27–4.94 | 3.54 | 2.85–4.40 |
| Musculoskeletal sickness absence | 7.41 | 3.45–15.91 | 6.11 | 2.80–13.32 |
∗
Adjusted age, gender, type of occupation, years in current job, employment status, size of the work, and shift work.