TABLE 5.
Recurrent pains described by nine- to 13-year-old school children from Pain Experience Interview – Short Form
| Variable | Boys (n=125) reporting recurring pain n (%) | Girls (n=157) reporting recurring pain n (%) | Total (n=282) reporting recurring pain n (%) | Per cent of total study population (n=495) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of pains items reported by children | ||||
| 1 | 90 (72) | 109 (69) | 199 (70) | 40 |
| 2 | 20 (16) | 24 (15) | 44 (16) | 9 |
| 3 | 15 (12) | 19 (12) | 34 (12) | 7 |
| 4 | 0 (0) | 5 (3) | 5 (2) | 1 |
| Leading forms of recurrent pains identified | ||||
| Headaches | 64 (51) | 92 (59) | 156 (55) | 32 |
| Growing pains | 47 (38) | 58 (37) | 105 (37) | 21 |
| Stomach pains | 36 (29) | 58 (37) | 94 (33) | 19 |
| Muscle aches | 7 (6) | 6 (4) | 13 (5) | 2 |
| Other | 22 (18) | 19 (12) | 41 (15) | 8 |