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. 2012 Apr 1;71(4):484–492. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2011-200329

Table 3.

Multivariable logistic regression models

Model based on factors Model based on factors without shoulder tenderness plus presence of RF/ACPA Model based on factors plus presence of RF/ACPA and MHAQ
Criterion Odds ratio (95% CI) p Value Odds ratio (95% CI) p Value Odds ratio (95% CI) p Value
Hip pain or limited hip range of motion 2.7 (1.5 to 4.8) 0.001 2.1 (1.1 to 4.0) 0.019 1.6 (0.8 to 3.2) 0.16
Other joint pain 0.4 (0.2 to 0.6) <0.001 0.4 (0.2 to 0.7) 0.002 0.3 (0.1 to 0.6) <0.001
Morning stiffness >45 min duration 5.2 (2.9 to 9.4) <0.001 6.2 (3.2 to 11.8) <0.001 4.8 (2.4 to 9.6) <0.001
Shoulder tenderness 0.9 (0.5 to 1.8) 0.80
Presence of RF or ACPA 0.3 (0.1 to 0.8) 0.009 0.3 (0.1 to 0.8) 0.013
MHAQ, per 1 unit increase 2.4 (1.4 to 4.2) 0.002
Likelihood ratio test for additional terms p<0.001 p<0.001
c-Statistic 79% 81% 81%

ACPA, anticitrullinated protein antibody; MHAQ, modified health assessment questionnaire; RF, rheumatoid factor.