Interpretation
The GEE analysis indicates a significant decline in sleep sufficiency over time, with the odds of obtaining 9--11 hours of sleep decreasing at each successive assessment. Compared to Baseline (reference group):At Year 1, the odds of getting 9-11 hours of sleep were 31% lower (OR = 0.69, b = -0.37, p < .001).At Year 2, the odds of getting 9-11 hours of sleep were 52% lower (OR = 0.48, b = -0.72, p < .001).At Year 3, the odds of getting 9-11 hours of sleep were 58% lower (OR = 0.42, b = -0.87, p < .001).These results suggest a progressive decline in sleep sufficiency across time points.The estimated correlation parameter (α = 0.369) suggests moderate within-subject stability in sleep behavior, meaning that while sleep sufficiency changes over time, individuals tend to follow somewhat consistent sleep patterns across assessment waves.
Visualization Notes
The predicted-probability line falls sharply from Baseline to Year 3, mirroring the odds ratios in the model summary and underscoring that the decline is systematic, not an artifact of sampling noise. Error bars remain narrow, so the apparent drop is statistically well supported even without delving into the table. Because the curve is smooth and monotonic, it also communicates that there are no “recovery” phases later in adolescence—the cohort simply keeps moving away from the 9–11 hour target. This visualization therefore acts as a quick diagnostic that the GEE captured a robust downward trajectory and that any intervention would need to arrest the slide early rather than hoping for spontaneous rebound.