Table 4.

Suspicion-raising characteristics mentioned by number of HCPs

Symptom	HCP* mentions (%)
Lower back pain for 3 months or longer	13 (92.9)
Early morning stiffness	9 (63.3)
Symptom onset younger than 45 years	7 (50)
Back stiffness	6 (42.9)
Family history of SpA	6 (42.9)
History of inflammatory bowel disease	6 (42.9)
Psoriasis	6 (42.9)
Peripheral arthritis	6 (42.9)
Buttock pain	5 (35.7)
Family history of psoriasis	4 (28.6)
Symptoms respond to anti-inflammatories	4 (28.6)
Symptoms improving with exercise and movement	4 (28.6)

*Healthcare professional