Table 2.

Demographic & Accident-related Characteristics of Whiplash Cohort (N = 322)

Variables	No FMS 86% (N = 278)	FMS 14% (N = 44)	p-value	Odds Ratio (95% CI)
% Female	66% (185)	84% (37)	.019	2.7 (1.1, 6.2)
Age (SD)	35.9 (12.8)	37.8 (12.9)	.369
Comorbid Medical Disorders	36% (101)	52% (23)	.043	1.9 (1.0, 3.6)
Prior Surgeries	58% (161)	59% (26)	.883
Hit by other vehicle	87% (224)	93% (40)	.273
Rear-ended	80% (184)	76% (32)	.290
Perceived Severity of Accident [% (n)]			.053
Not Severe/Minor	22% (62)	9% (4)
Moderately Severe	57% (157)	57% (25)
Very Severe	18% (51)	27% (12)
Extremely Severe	2% (6)	7% (3)
Wearing Seatbelt During Accident	93% (255)	100%	.065
Planning/Pursuing Lawsuit	13% (35)	39% (16)	<.001	4.2 (2.1, 8.8)