Table 2 The univariate and multivariate association of variables with participation in a multifactorial comprehensive lifestyle intervention trial for CVD patients

Age: one year older

0.95 (0.90–0.99)*

Level of education: high

9.40 (2.55–34.67)**

(Still) working

4.02 (1.42–11.36)**

Retired

0.37 (0.16–0.83)*

Multivariate

Age

0.90 (0.82–1.00)*

Married or living together with a partner

0.14 (0.04–0.48)**

Level of education: high

14.41 (3.27–63.56)**

(Still) working

8.88 (1.84–43.00)**