Table 3.
Path odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) of lifestyle factors on the relationship between shift work and diabetes
| Total effect c-path (shift work > diabetes) | Direct effect c’-path (shift work > diabetes) | a-paths (shift work > lifestyle factor) | b-paths (lifestyle factor > diabetes) | Indirect effects a*b-path (shift work > lifestyle factor > diabetes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift work | 1.35 (1.003–1.81) | 1.31 (0.97–1.76) | |||
| Physical inactivity | 1.39 (1.24–1.56) | 1.03 (0.81–1.29) | 1.01 (0.93–2.41) | ||
| Low intake of fruit & vegetables | 1.25 (1.12–1.41) | 1.10 (0.87–1.39) | 1.02 (0.97–1.09) | ||
| Smoking | 1.59 (1.39–1.82) | 0.84 (0.63–1.13) | 0.92 (0.79–1.05) | ||
| Poor sleep | 1.51 (1.33–1.70) | 1.34 (1.06–1.71) | 1.13 (1.02–1.27) |
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)