Table 6 Sex-based comparison of occupational factors, work-related support, and safety concerns in patients attending a family medicine clinic. (n = 500). A: Chi-square test. CI: confidence interval, IQR: interquartile range, ORs: odds ratio. Values marked with an asterisk (*) indicate statistically significant results (P < 0.05)

Experiencing high workload in the occupational environment^A

1.564 (1.071–2.284)

0.020*

Yes

92 (54.4)

77 (45.6)

No

213 (65.1)

114 (34.9)

Engaging in prolonged physical activity in the occupational environment^A

1.401 (0.899–2.183)

0.135

Yes

45 (45.0)

55 (55.0)

No

146 (36.9)

250 (63.1)

Patients report work-related injuries in the occupational environment^A

8.623 (3.230–23.019)

< 0.001*

Yes

24 (82.8)

5 (17.2)

No

167 (35.8)

300 (64.2)

Patients have access to recreational facilities for physical activity^A

1.956 (1.353–2.828)

< 0.001*

Yes

109 (52.4)

99 (47.6)

No

196 (68.3)

91 (31.7)

Safety concerns in the workplace or home environment^A

1.092 (0.750–1.591)

0.646

Yes

121 (39.0)

189 (61.0)

No

68 (37.0)

116 (63.0)

Patients need to change their work, work pattern, or frequency^A

1.679 (1.084–2.602)

0.020*

Yes

50 (48.5)

53 (51.5)

No

141 (36.0)

251 (64.0)

Patients received support in their working environment^A

0.686 (0.408–1.156)

0.156

Yes

46 (53.5)

40 (46.5)

No

75 (44.1)

95 (55.9)