Table 2 Adjusted logistic regression (model 1–3) with regard to the impact of sedentary time on sickness absence > 15 weeks in pregnancy

 Sedentary time (ST) hour/day

1.31 (1.05–1.62)

1.45 (1.13–1.84)

1.46 (1.14–1.88)

 moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) minute/day

0.99 (0.97–1.01)

0.99 (0.98–1.01)

1.00 (0.99–1.02)

 Occupations that require a college education

1.97 (0.36–10.64)

2.03 (0.37–11.17)

 Health and service workers and industry

5.31 (0.94–29.87)

5.90 (1.00–34.67)

 Elementary occupations

9.18 (1.22–69.34)

7.85 (0.98–63.01)

 Managers/professionals

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 Good

1.94 (0.82–4.59)

 Poor/not good

2.01 (0.60–7.63)

 Excellent

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 Yes

5.42 (2.26–12.97)

 No

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