Commuting is an essential activity for workers; however, its potentially harmful effects on depression are yet to be determined. This study explored t…
odds ratio = 1.16 translates to a 16% increase in likelihood of depressive symptoms.
Yes, that was a typo on my part. Thank you for pointing it out!
In other words, the odds of depression with a long commute are 1.16x greater than the odds of depression with a shorter commute which represents a 16% increase.
OR=1.16 means 16% worth of “extra” depression. An 116% increase would mean over twice the depression and a ratio of 2.16.
Yes, that was a typo on my part. Thank you for pointing it out!
In other words, the odds of depression with a long commute are 1.16x greater than the odds of depression with a shorter commute which represents a 16% increase.