Table 2 Summary of multivariable linear regression models examining risk/protective factors associated with maximum Tc.
From: Heat stress and heat strain among outdoor workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua
Crude Models | Adjusted Model 1a | Adjusted Model 2b | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B (95% CI) | p-val | B (95% CI) | p-val | B (95% CI) | p-val | |
Water Consumption Rate (per 0.6 L/h) | 0.02 (-0.01, 0.05) | 0.25 | 0.00 (-0.03, 0.04) | 0.82 | -0.02 (-0.06, 0.01) | 0.22 |
a – Adjusted for industry/company, job task, shift duration, and consumption of other beverages b – Additionally adjusted for median WBGT, mean metabolic rate, and percent shift VM < 150 cpm | ||||||
Total Electrolyte Solution Consumption (per 1 L) | 0.06 (-0.02, 0.14) | 0.14 | 0.16 (0.06, 0.27) | 0.002 | 0.15 (0.04, 0.26) | 0.01 |
a – Adjusted for industry/company, job task, shift duration, and consumption of other beverages b – Additionally adjusted for median WBGT, mean metabolic rate, and percent shift VM < 150 cpm | ||||||
Percent Shift Vector Magnitude < 150 cpm (per 10% increase) | -0.03 (-0.01, 0.00) | 0.07 | -0.02 (-0.06, 0.02) | 0.24 | 0.00 (-0.04, 0.04) | 0.93 |
a – Adjusted for industry/company, job task, and shift duration b – Additionally adjusted for total liquid consumption, median WBGT, and mean metabolic rate | ||||||
eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 (vs > 90) | 0.23 (0.11, 0.34) | 0.0002 | 0.20 (0.09, 0.31) | 0.001 | ||
eGFR 60–90 ml/min/1.73 m2 (vs > 90) | 0.14 (0.01, 0.27) | 0.03 | 0.11 (-0.01, 0.22) | 0.07 | ||
a – Adjusted for industry/company, job task, and age. | ||||||
