Table 1.

Linear Regression Analysis – The association between high level of work-related exposure and modified Steinbrocker score

ExposureUnivariate analysisMultivariable Reduced Model*
β (95% CI)P valueβ (95% CI)P value
Sitting-15.7 (-29.2, -2.3)0.02-11.9 (-25.4, 1.6) 0.085
Hands handle23.1 (4.4, 42) 0.02
Repetitive hands motions33 (11.7, 54.4)0.00229.5 (8.2, 50.8) 0.007
Twisting/Bending18.8 (1.4, 36.2)0.03
Minor burns21.5 (2.7, 40.4)0.03
Awkward body position17.7 (-1.1, 36.5)0.06