Table 3 Binary logistic regression of highly annoyed respondents on noise exposure, testing significance levels of potential confounder variables (floor level and public/private status) and effect modifiers (noise sensitivity and overall satisfaction/dissatisfaction with the neighbourhood)

L _den exposure of respondent

.079

.006

169.2

1

.000

1.083

.058

Floor Level (ref cat: low floors 0–15)

.059

  mid floors 16–35 category

.117

.086

1.855

1

.173

1.124

  high floors 36–71 category

.128

.218

.346

1

.556

1.137

Public/Private ownership of quarters

.167

.081

4.252

1

.039

1.182

Noise Sensitivity (ref. cat.: Low NS)

.112

  Medium NS category

.406

.110

13.71

1

.000

1.501

  High NS category

.889

.101

77.58

1

.000

2.433

Dissatisfied with residential area

1.254

.106

140.1

1

.000

3.503