Table 7 Regression analysis for predictors of BLLs in exposed group (N = 31)
From: The relationship between blood lead levels and occupational exposure in a pregnant population
Variable | Coefficient β | 95% CI | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
Wearing of special workwear | - 0.608 | - 1.115 – -0.102 | 0.021 |
Changing clothes after work | - 0.637 | - 1.261 – - 0.013 | 0.046 |
Living near painting store | 3.937 | 1.174 – 6.699 | 0.008 |
Living near printing office | 7.418 | .963 – 10.873 | 0.001 |
Living near junkyard | 3.661 | 0.691 – 6.632 | 0.019 |
Living near rubbish dump | 3.469 | 0.036 – 6.901 | 0.048 |
Washing the workwear together with other clothes | 2.372 | 0.267 – 4.477 | 0.029 |