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Table 8 Bivariate and multivariate regression between significant associated factors and NCD prevalence

From: Are the healers healthy? Exploring non-communicable diseases among healthcare workers in Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Variable

Group

Crude OR (CI 95%)

Adjusted OR (CI 95%)

P-value (Adjusted)

Age groups

≥ 40 years

3.63 (2.61–5.05)

2.82 (1.93–4.12)

< 0.001

< 40 years

1

1

–

Nationality((WHO Region wise)

Others

1.42 (1.03–1.96)

1.17 (0.81–1.69)

0.387

Southeast Asia Region

1

1

–

Level of education

Higher-secondary and below

1

1

–

Bachelor’s degree

0.95 (0.59–1.51)

1 (0.6–1.67)

0.984

Master’s and above

2.07 (1.22–3.52)

1.59 (0.88–2.87)

0.12

BMI levels

Abnormal

2.36 (1.73–3.22)

2.15 (1.53–3.03)

< 0.001

Normal

1

1

–

Family history of NCDs

Yes

0.58 (0.41–0.82)

0.52 (0.35–0.76)

0.001

No

1

1

–

I sleep between 6–8 h per night

No

2.22 (1.29–3.82)

1.72 (0.86–3.42)

0.122

Yes

1

1

–

I feel sleepy during the daytime

Yes

0.68 (0.49–0.94)

1.23 (0.84–1.8)

0.268

No

1

1

–

I feel well-rested when I wake up

No

1.7 (1.06–2.73)

1.66 (0.95–2.88)

0.071

Yes

1

1

–

I usually wake up with muscular pain

Yes

2.42 (1.79–3.27)

1.84 (1.3–2.6)

< 0.001

No

1

1

–

I snore during sleep

Yes

2.71 (2–3.67)

1.86 (1.31–2.62)

< 0.001

No

1

1

–

I get continuous sleep for at least 6 h

No

1.73 (1.11–2.68)

1.62 (0.92–2.85)

0.093

Yes

1

1

–