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. 2006 Mar;23(3):195–201. doi: 10.1136/emj.2005.027102

Table 3 Predictors of persistent neck pain—psychological response to collision.

Persistent neck pain* n (%) Relative risk† (95%CI)
No Yes
General Health Questionnaire (tertiles)
 0–3 135 (85.4) 23 (14.6) 1.0
 4–8 119 (69.6) 52 (30.4) 2.1 (1.4 to 3.3)
 9–12 93 (65.5) 49 (34.5) 2.4 (1.5 to 3.7)
Modified Somatic Perceptions Questionnaire
 Low 269 (76.6) 82 (23.4) 1.0
 High 69 (63.9) 39 (36.1) 1.6 (1.2 to 2.2)

*Totals of columns vary due to some missing data.

†Adjusted for age and sex.