Table 3. Univariate analysis assessing personal resources and health conditions associated with the occurrence of WMSD, according to data from the PNS, Brazil, 2013.
| Variable | Percentage (%) total sample | Prevalence (%) of WMSD | p* | OR | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participated in sport or artistic activities | |||||
| No | 74.6 | 2.3 | 0.020 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 25.4 | 3.0 | 1.27 | 1.04–1.56 | |
| Participated in neighborhood association | |||||
| No | 84.0 | 2.4 | 0.028 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 16.0 | 3.0 | 1.27 | 1.03–1.57 | |
| Participated in volunteer work | |||||
| No | 87.9 | 2.2 | < 0.001 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 12.1 | 4,7 | 2.20 | 1.74–2.78 | |
| Participated in cults and religious activities | |||||
| No | 29.6 | 1.7 | < 0.001 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 70.4 | 2.9 | 1.73 | 1.38–2.18 | |
| Practiced some type of physical activity | |||||
| No | 69.0 | 2.4 | 0.315 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 31.0 | 2.7 | 1.11 | 0.90–1.38 | |
| Reported health | |||||
| Very good | 13.0 | 2.4 | 0.001 | 1.00 | |
| Good | 52.5 | 2.1 | 0.87 | 0.63–1.19 | |
| Regular, poor and very poor | 34.6 | 3.1 | 1.29 | 0.94–1.77 | |
| Diagnosis of arthritis or rheumatism | |||||
| No | 93.3 | 2.2 | < 0.001 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 6.7 | 6.3 | 2.96 | 2.31–3.81 | |
| Diagnosis of depression | |||||
| No | 92.1 | 2.1 | < 0.001 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 7.9 | 7.3 | 3.67 | 2.96–4.55 | |
| Uses medication to sleep | |||||
| No | 92.0 | 2.3 | < 0.001 | 1.00 | |
| Yes | 8.0 | 4.9 | 2.22 | 1.72–2.87 |
WMSD: work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
* Pearson’s Chi-square test.