Table 6.
Crude and adjusted proportions of patients receiving NSAIDs.
| Education | N | % Receiving NSAIDs (95% CI) | N | Adj. % Receiving NSAIDs (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Patients | 683 | 34 (31–38) | 615 | - |
| 8–11 years | 28 | 29 (15–48) | 26 | 27 (14–46) |
| High School | 138 | 33 (26–42) | 120 | 33 (26–42) |
| Post-High School | 267 | 33 (28–39) | 247 | 32 (27–38) |
| College Graduate | 163 | 36 (29–44) | 142 | 37 (29–45) |
| Post Graduate | 87 | 37 (27–47) | 80 | 41 (30–53) |
| p-value | .90a | .62b |
a
Chi-square test.
b
Overall significance of education as a categorical variable in a logistic regression model with adjustment for patient income, age, sex, and pain severity.