Table 3 Multivariable model describing the factors associated with duration of sick leave in the 4 months during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, including subgroup of individuals with COVID-19 virus not identified, n = 3682
Factors | β [SE] | OR [95% CI] | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Intercept of the multivariable model | 3.72 [0.05] | 41.1 [37.4–45.3] | 0.000 |
Diagnostic groups in the year before the COVID-19, Ref. No prior sick leave | |||
Mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders | 0.03 [0.05] | 1.03 [0.94–1.14] | 0.507 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases | 0.03 [0.05] | 1.03 [0.94–1.14] | 0.517 |
Respiratory system diseases | 0.19 [0.05] | 1.21 [1.09–1.35] | < 0.001 |
All other isolated diagnoses | 0.04 [0.04] | 0.04 [0.96–1.13] | 0.355 |
Multiple diagnoses | 0.26 [0.06] | 1.29 [1.15–1.46] | < 0.001 |
Education. Ref. primary school (≤ 9 years) | |||
Secondary school (10–12 years) | − 0.03 [0.03] | 0.97 [0.92–1.03] | 0.350 |
Short university education (13–14 years) | 0.03 [0.03] | 1.03 [0.96–1.10] | 0.465 |
Long university education (≥ 15 years) | 0.06 [0.03] | 1.06 [1.00–1.13] | 0.067 |
Civil status. Ref. married | |||
Single | 0.03 [0.02] | 1.03 [0.99–1.08] | 0.099 |
Divorced | 0.03 [0.02] | 1.03 [0.99–1.08] | 0.161 |
Widow/widower | 0.15 [0.08] | 1.17 [1.01–1.36] | 0.046 |
Employment status. Ref. employed | |||
Self-employed | 0.07 [0.05] | 1.07 [0.97–1.19] | 0.186 |
Unemployed | − 0.12 [0.07] | 0.89 [0.78–1.01] | 0.070 |
Female sex | 0.06 [0.02] | 1.06 [1.02–1.09] | 0.002 |
Age, per gained year (range 18–76 years) | 0.001 [0.000] | .001 [1.000–1.002] | 0.534 |
Sick leave ≥ 28 days in the year before the COVID-19 | 0.05 [0.04] | 1.06 [0.97–1.14] | 0.190 |