Table 3

Logistic models

 MenWomen
OR* (95% CI)p ValueOR* (95% CI)p Value
Optimal self-rated health
 Frequency of undertaking MVPA
  Never1 (ref)1 (ref)
  1–2 days2.37 (1.56 to 3.58)<0.0011.20 (0.85 to 1.69)0.282
  3–4 days2.34 (1.44 to 3.81)0.0011.51 (1.06 to 2.14)0.020
  5–6 days4.60 (2.60 to 8.13)<0.0012.28 (1.47 to 3.52)<0.001
  7 days4.05 (2.38 to 6.89)<0.0012.14 (1.37 to 3.34)0.001
  Linear trend p value<0.001<0.001
  Quadratic trend p value0.3250.850
Less health complaints
 Frequency of undertaking MVPA
  Never1 (ref)1 (ref)
  1–2 days1.66 (1.14 to 2.42)0.0081.16 (0.90 to 1.49)0.226
  3–4 days1.65 (1.14 to 2.39)0.0071.21 (0.93 to 1.58)0.143
  5–6 days2.09 (1.47 to 2.96)<0.0011.46 (1.10 to 1.93)0.009
  7 days1.94 (1.38 to 2.73)<0.0011.32 (0.97 to 1.80)0.076
  Linear trend p value0.0010.021
  Quadratic trend p value0.2160.463
High satisfaction with life
 Frequency of undertaking MVPA
  Never1 (ref)1 (ref)
  1–2 days1.99 (1.20 to 3.31)0.0070.93 (0.63 to 1.36)0.722
  3-4 days1.52 (0.90 to 2.55)0.1111.44 (0.99 to 2.10)0.056
  5-6 days2.02 (1.17 to 3.49)0.0111.56 (0.98 to 2.49)0.059
  7 days1.94 (1.09 to 3.44)0.0232.00 (1.19 to 3.35)0.008
  Linear trend p value0.128<0.001
  Quadratic trend p value0.6610.975
  • Association between the amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and optimal self-rated health, less health complaints and high satisfaction with life. Spanish adolescents aged 11–18 years, 2006.

  • *Adjusted for age, country of birth, smoking, alcohol consumption, body mass index, consumption of fruit and vegetables, daily breakfast, time spent watching TV using computers, time spent studying, academic achievement, employment situation of the father and mother, socioeconomic status, country of birth of the father and mother, type of household, number of adults and number of minors in the household, satisfaction with family relationships and with friends.