Table 2.
Results of multivariable regression analyses examining associations between Hg concentrations and education among pregnant Nunavimmiut women, 2011 to 2013 (n = 208)
| Model 1, β (95% CI) | Model 2, β (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| High school not completed (ref) | – | – |
| High school completed | − 0.50 (− 0.80; − 0.21)‡ | − 0.43 (− 0.64; − 0.22)‡ |
| n-3/n-6 PUFA ratio | 2.18 (1.86; 2.51)‡ | |
| Maternal age | − 0.01 (− 0.03; 0.01) | |
| Daily cigarette consumption | 0.01 (− 0.002; 0.029) | |
| Trimester of pregnancy | − 0.02 (− 0.15; 0.12) | |
| Coast of residence | ||
| Hudson Bay (ref) | – | |
| Hudson Strait | 0.21 (− 0.05; 0.47) | |
| Ungava Bay | − 0.25 (− 0.50; − 0.004)* | |
β = unstandardized regression parameter estimate; 95% CI = 95% confidence interval
Model 1, unadjusted model (missing data = 10)
Model 2, adjusted on all covariates (missing data = 10)
*p value < 0.05; †p value < 0.01; ‡p value < 0.001