Table 2

 Discrepancy (%) between annual recorded and self-reported sick days

Max. discrepancy between recorded and self-reported sick days
0 days±2 days±7 days±14 days
Figures are cumulative percentages.
*Differences between women and men significant, p<0.05.
Women (n = 2406)
Unadjusted*29*60*84*92*
Adjusted for grade29*59*83*91*
Adjusted for grade and average number of recorded and self-reported sick days31*63*87*94
Men (n = 5589)
Unadjusted*42*73*93*97*
Adjusted for grade37*66*88*94*
Adjusted for grade and average number of recorded and self-reported sick days38*67*89*95