Table 2.
Associations of multiple predictor variables and fatigue∗
| Variable (category) | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | p† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stress (high) | 2.75 | 1.62 | 4.68 | 0.000 |
| Sleep time before work (≥6 hours) | 0.39 | 0.23 | 0.67 | 0.001 |
| Country of origin (South Africa) | 2.52 | 1.14 | 5.52 | 0.021 |
| Sleep problems (yes) | 2.05 | 1.16 | 3.62 | 0.013 |
| Salary (>R7500) | 0.50 | 0.28 | 0.89 | 0.018 |
| Health (good) | 0.58 | 0.30 | 1.13 | 0.112 |
| Age (≥40 years) | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.99 | 0.045 |
| Exercise (yes) | 0.60 | 0.35 | 1.02 | 0.061 |
| Province of origin (same as mine province) | 1.59 | 0.89 | 2.84 | 0.117 |
| Work area (underground) | 1.67 | 0.79 | 3.52 | 0.182 |
CI, confidence interval.
Results of stepwise logistic regression.
Italics values indicate significance (p < 0.05).