Table 2.
Path odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) of lifestyle factors on the relationship between shift work and obesity
| Total effect c-path (shift work > obesity) | Direct effect c’-path (shift work > obesity) | a-paths (shift work > lifestyle factor) | b-paths (lifestyle factor > obesity) | Indirect effects a*b-path (shift work > lifestyle factor > obesity) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift work | 1.37 (1.16–1.61) | 1.35 (1.15–1.60) | |||
| Physical inactivity | 1.36 (1.19–1.55) | 1.41 (1.24–1.60) | 1.11 (1.05–1.19) | ||
| Low intake of fruit & vegetables | 1.29 (1.13–1.47) | 1.17 (1.03–1.32) | 1.04 (1.01–1.09) | ||
| Smoking | 1.63 (1.40–1.90) | 0.62 (0.53–0.73) | 0.79 (0.70–0.87) | ||
| Poor sleep quality | 1.51 (1.31–1.74) | 1.18 (1.04–1.35) | 1.07 (1.01–1.15) |
Structural equation model adjusted for age, gender, education, children living at home, working hours/week, and type of work tasks. Boldface indicates statistical significance (p < 0.05)