Table 4.
Demographic, ergonomic exposure (EE), workstyle, and job stress associated with WRMSs in NAs working in nursing homes: Results from multivariable logistic regression with incremental adjustment for potential confounders (N = 440).
| Variables | Crude Odds Ratio (OR) (95% CI) | OR Adjusted for Age and Gender (95% CI) | OR Adjusted for Age, Gender, and EE (95% CI) | OR Adjusted for Age, Gender, EE, and Workstyle (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.03 (1.00–1.06) * | 1.03 (0.99–1.07) | ||
| Male (0) | Reference | |||
| Female (1) | 0.25 (006–1.04) | 0.62 (0.06–7.05) | ||
| EE-contribution to WRMSs | 1.26 (1.10–1.45) ** | 1.26 (1.10–1.44) ** | 1.14 (0.98–1.32) | |
| Workstyle (total) | 1.06 (1.04–1.09) *** | 1.06 (1.04–1.09) *** | 1.05 (1.01–1.08) ** | 1.04 (1.01–1.08) * |
| Job Stress | ||||
| Not stressful/stressful (1) | Reference | |||
| Very stressful/stressful (0) | 2.94 (1.63–5.33) *** | 2.88 (1.58–5.25) ** | 1.89 (0.92–3.86) | 1.48 (0.70–3.09) |
Bold font: * < 0.05 ** < 0.01 *** < 0.001.