Table 4.
Multiple mixed-effect regression model assessing the adjusted association between practicing years and scores of SF-36 in the study group (n = 165)
| Variables/Coefficient (standard deviation) | PF | RP | BP | GH | VT | SF | RE | MH | PC | MC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice year | ||||||||||
| < 10 years | ||||||||||
| 10~20 years | -3.2 (2.8) | -10.1 (5.8) | -0.5 (2.9) | 2.8 (3.34) | 2.6 (3.2) | -1.1 (2.7) | -7.9 (6.3) | 6.0 (2.8)* | -1.6 (1.1) | 1.4 (1.5) |
| > 20 years | 3.5 (3.7) | 1.4 (7.8) | 1.8 (3.9) | -1.7 (4.5) | -0.7 (4.3) | -5.1 (3.6) | -8.7 (8.5) | 3.01 (3.7) | 1.0 (1.5) | -1.5 (2.0) |
Notes:
1. * P < 0.05; ** P < 0.01; *** P < 0.001
2.PF, physical functioning; RP, role limitations due to physical problems; BP, bodily pain; GH, general health; VT, vitality; SF, social functioning; RE, role limitations due to emotional problems; MH, general mental health; PC, physical component summary; MC, mental component summary; WTK, Waitankung
3. Other variables controlled in the model in addition to the intercept were gender, age, education, alcohol use, smoking, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.