Table 2.
Adjusted1 Parameter Estimates and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) for Current2 Summary Socioeconomic Status (SES) Associated with HAQ and SF-12 v. 2 (PCS and MCS)3 scores in Persons with Self-Reported Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis.
| HAQ (n=782) | PCS (n=770) | MCS (n=770) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current SES | β (95% CI) | β (95% CI) | β (95% CI) |
| Medium | 0.11 (0.01, 0.21) | −3.2 (−5.14, −1.26) | −2.37 (−4.13, −0.6) |
| p | 0.03 | <0.01 | 0.01 |
| Low | 0.18 (0.04, 0.33) | −4.92 (−7.44, −2.41) | −3.25 (−5.5, −1.01) |
| p | 0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
1
All models adjusted for gender, age, race, body mass index, comorbidities.
2
Participants in the referent current SES category had ≥12 y. of education, owned a home and had a professional occupation.
3
HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire, PCS: Physical Component Summary (from SF-12 v. 2), MCS: Mental Component Summary (from SF-12 v. 2).