Table 2

Regression coefficients and ORs of the differences in PA levels between shift workers and non-shift workers

Model 1
B (95% CI)
Model 2
B (95% CI)
PA type (hours/week)
 Walking3.5 (2.4 to 4.6)*2.3 (1.2 to 3.4)*
 Cycling0.4 (0.0 to 0.7)*0.2 (−0.2 to 0.5)
 Exercise0.1 (−0.2 to 0.3)0.0 (−0.2 to 0.3)
 Chores0.6 (−0.3 to 1.4)−0.3 (−1.2 to 0.6)
PA intensity (hours/week)
 Moderate PA4.1 (2.6 to 5.5)*2.0 (0.5 to 3.4)*
 Vigorous PA0.5 (0.0 to 0.9)*0.2 (−0.3 to 0.7)
Model 1
OR (95% CI)
Model 2
OR (95% CI)
Sports activities
 Plays sports (yes)0.9 (0.7 to 1.0)0.9 (0.7 to 1.1)
 Type of sports (non-individual)0.9 (0.7 to 1.3)1.0 (0.7 to 1.3)
 Sports intensity (≥6.0 MET)1.2 (0.9 to 1.6)1.2 (0.9 to 1.7)
  • Reference group: non-shift workers.

  • Model 1: adjusted for age, gender, educational level, marital status, smoking status and diet; model 2: model 1+adjusted for occupational PA.

  • *p<0.05.

  • B, Regression coefficient; MET, metabolic equivalent value; PA, physical activity.