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Table 2 Multivariable logistic regression model for perceived need to increase physical activity levels (PAL) among adults at high risk of diabetes (n = 7 128) by selected variables

From: Perceived need to increase physical activity levels among adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes. A cross-sectional analysis within a community-based diabetes prevention project FIN-D2D

 

Men

Women

 

OR

(95% CI)

 p 

OR

(95% CI)

 p 

Age (years)

      

 <45

1.00

  

1.00

  

 45-54

1.05

(0.65-1.66)

0.892

0.79

(0.55-1.15)

0.213

 55-64

0.68

(0.41-1.12)

0.132

0.76

(0.51-1.14)

0.187

 ≥65

0.90

(0.51-1.58)

0.714

0.69

(0.44-1.08)

0.101

Marital status

      

 Married/cohabiting

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Other

0.95

(0.68-1.32)

0.771

0.95

(0.75-1.20)

0.665

Educational level

      

 High

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Intermediate

0.63

(0.35-1.13)

0.118

1.46

(1.01-2.09)

0.042

 Low

0.60

(0.33-1.09)

0.092

1.49

(1.01-2.19)

0.043

Occupational status

      

 Non-manual work

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Manual work

0.91

(0.62-1.33)

0.628

0.78

(0.54-1.15)

0.209

 Retired

0.70

(0.45-1.10)

0.119

0.84

(0.62-1.16)

0.295

 Not employed

0.75

(0.42-1.35)

0.343

0.90

(0.64-1.27)

0.543

Family history of diabetes1

      

 No

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Yes

0.98

(0.75-1.28)

0.865

1.09

(0.88-1.36)

0.422

Elevated blood pressure2

      

 No

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Yes

0.95

(0.62-1.46)

0.821

0.84

(0.64-1.10)

0.208

Dyslipidaemia3

      

 No

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Yes

1.14

(0.85-1.55)

0.384

1.11

(0.90-1.38)

0.324

Body mass index (kg/m2)

      

 <30

1.00

  

1.00

  

 ≥30

1.31

(0.94-1.83)

0.117

1.21

(0.95-1.55)

0.117

Waist circumference4

      

 Normal

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Elevated

1.34

(0.80-2.25)

0.273

1.37

(0.73-2.56)

0.322

 High risk

1.83

(1.07-3.13)

0.028

2.72

(1.50-4.93)

<0.001

Smoking

      

 No

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Yes5

1.05

(0.75-1.47)

0.783

0.77

(0.58-1.04)

0.084

Physically active6

      

 Yes

1.00

  

1.00

  

 No

1.46

(1.07-1.98)

0.017

1.57

(1.57-1.98)

<0.001

Self-rated fitness

      

 High

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Satisfactory

1.04

(0.75-1.42)

0.833

1.30

(1.02-1.66)

0.034

 Low

1.42

(0.90-2.22)

0.128

1.65

(1.18-2.33)

0.004

Stage of change

      

 Maintenance

1.00

  

1.00

  

 Action

2.17

(1.25-3.78)

0.006

2.29

(1.54-2.41)

<0.001

 Preparation

2.54

(1.51-4.28)

<0.001

2.24

(1.56-3.23)

<0.001

 Contemplation

2.68

(1.55-4.65)

<0.001

2.91

(1.90-4.46)

<0.001

 Precontemplation

0.95

(0.53-1.69)

0.856

1.42

(0.87-2.31)

0.163

PAL perceived as sufficient

      

 Yes

1.00

  

1.00

  

 No

2.40

(1.72-3.37)

<0.001

2.95

(2.27-3.83)

<0.001

  1. Adjusted odds ratios (OR), and their 95% confidence intervals (CI), and p-values
  2. 1 At least one of the first-degree relatives had diabetes (type 1 or 2).
  3. 2 Systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥85 mmHg.
  4. 3 HDL < 1.03 mmol/l (men), <1.29 mmol/l (women); LDL ≥ 3 mmol/l or/and triglycerides ≥ 1.7 mmol/l, or medication for these lipid abnormalities.
  5. 4 Normal: <94 cm (m), <80 cm (w); elevated risk: 94-101 cm (m), 80-87 cm (w); high risk: ≥102 cm (m), ≥88 cm (w).
  6. 5 Includes occasional and regular smokers.
  7. 6 Engaging in physical exercise <30 minutes three times a week.
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