Table 2

 Cross-sectional associations between work–family conflict, work–home interference, home–work interference, and sickness absence (cases versus non-cases)

nOR* (95% CI)OR† (95% CI)OR‡ (95% CI)
*Adjusted for age, and long term disease.
†Additionally adjusted for educational level, work schedule, living arrangement, and having dependant children.
‡Additionally adjusted for psychological job demands, decision latitude, emotional and physical demands, social support from supervisor, and social support from co-workers.
Men
Work–family conflict
    Cases4991.76 (1.20–2.58)1.63 (1.10–2.42)1.16 (0.76–1.77)
    Non-cases4573111
Work–home interference
    Cases13311.35 (1.00–1.83)1.28 (0.94–1.74)0.93 (0.66–1.32)
    Non-cases3737111
Home–work interference
    Cases2192.50 (1.54–4.08)2.46 (1.50–4.03)1.88 (1.12–3.15)
    Non-cases4855111
Women
Work–family conflict
    Cases943.92 (2.02–7.61)3.43 (1.74–6.74)2.41 (1.16–5.01)
    Non-cases921111
Work–home interference
    Cases2651.86 (1.07–3.23)1.57 (0.88–2.78)0.99 (0.53–1.85)
    Non-cases748111
Home–work interference
    Cases318.02 (3.03–21.22)8.08 (3.02–21.56)5.63 (2.02–15.70)
    Non-cases984111