Table 4 Logistic regression analysis for associations of multisite musculoskeletal pain at 16 years with cumulative unemployment, and employment days, and permanent work disability at 25–29 years among both genders

Over 1 year of unemployment*

0.86 (0.72–1.04)

(n = 266)

1.02 (0.86–1.22)

(n = 502)

Under 1 year of unemployment*

0.96 (0.81–1.14)

(n = 333)

0.93 (0.79–1.10)

(n = 614)

No unemployment*

1.0

1.0

No employment days*

0.79 (0.54–1.15)

(n = 50)

0.97 (0.71–1.33)

(n = 122)

Under 4 year of employment*

1.04 (0.89–1.21)

(n = 457)

1.06 (0.92–1.22)

(n = 1021)

Over 4 year of employment*

1.0

1.0

Permanent work disability**

1.34 (0.69–2.62)

(n = 17)

1.46 (0.70–3.06)

(n = 25)

No permanent work disability**

1.0

1.0