Table 3.
Multivariable generalized linear mixed models with patient characteristics as predictors of PAL (n = 3727).
| Variables | PAL | p |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | # | |
| Male | 1.78 (1.52–2.08) | <0.001 |
| Age years | 0.97 (0.96–0.98) | <0.001 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | 0.41 (0.26–0.64) | <0.001 |
| High school | 0.59 (0.49–0.71) | <0.001 |
| College degree | 0.70 (0.57–0.87) | <0.05 |
| University degree | # | |
| Work situation | ||
| Part-time or full-time work | # | |
| Homemaker or retired | 0.76 (0.51–1.12) | N.S. |
| Job seeking, unemployed, or disabled | 0.57 (0.42–0.77) | <0.001 |
| Full-time student | 1.19 (0.90–1.58) | N.S. |
| Other | 1.13 (0.83–1.53) | N.S. |
| Marital status | ||
| Never married | 1.06 (0.88–1.27) | N.S. |
| Divorced or widowed | 1.01 (0.69–1.49) | N.S. |
| Married or living with partner | # | |
| Other | 0.55 (0.05–6.19) | N.S. |
| Limitations in physical functioning | ||
| Not limited during physical activities | 3.10 (1.71–5.62) | <0.001 |
| Slightly limited during physical activities | 1.76 (0.97–3.21) | N.S. |
| Considerably limited during physical activities | 0.85 (0.42–1.71) | N.S. |
| Unable to be physically active without experiencing discomfort | # | |
| Complexity of heart defect | ||
| Simple | 1.46 (1.16–1.83) | <0.05 |
| Moderate | 1.25 (1.03–1.52) | <0.05 |
| Complex | # |
Data presented as Odds Ratios (Confidence Intervals).
N.S. = non-significant; PAL = physical activity level.
#
Reference category.