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.