Table 5.
Odds ratio for the occurrence of MSDs and especially low back pain in various occupational groups at the Ljubljana Medical Centre, 2014–2015.
| Period | OR | (95% CI) | χ2 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSD occurrence | |||||
| Non-health professionals vs. | 2014 | 1.89 | 1.63-2.20 | 72.26 | <0.0001 |
| health professionals | 2015 | 2.28 | 1.99-2.62 | 174.71 | <0.0001 |
| Nurses and midwives vs. | 2014 | 1.06 | 0.92-1.22 | 0.76 | 0.38 |
| other employees | 2015 | 0.97 | 0.85-1.11 | 0.19 | 0.66 |
| Low back pain occurrence | |||||
| Health professionals vs. | 2014 | 1.01 | 0.77-1.32 | 0.01 | 0.92 |
| non-health professionals | 2015 | 1.35 | 1.05-1.73 | 5.34 | 0.02 |
| Nurses and midwives vs. | 2014 | 0.97 | 0.75-1.26 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| other employees | 2015 | 1.41 | 1.10-1.80 | 7.44 | 0.006 |